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COVID 19 WAGE SUBSIDY APPLICATION no 4 closes tonight

If you are eligible to apply for the 4th round of wage subsidy and have not done yet, please do so today as the applications close at 11:59 pm on 14 October 2021

WAGE SUBSIDY AUGUST 2021 # 4

When to Apply?

Applications can be made between 1 and 14 October 2021 for the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy August 2021 #4 using MSD’s online application form.

Applications close at 11:59 pm on 14th October 2021

Revenue Decline Test – 40%:

Your business has had, or you predict will have, a decline in revenue that can be attributed to the effect the continuation of Alert Levels 3 and 4 from 17 August 2021 has had on your business, and that is:

  • A person is eligible for the subsidy if the person experienced a minimum 40% decline in revenue between 28th September 2021 and 11 October 2021. Compared to a typical 14 consecutive days of revenue in the 6 weeks immediately before the move to Alert L4 on 17th August 2021.
  • For commonly owned groups – please refer to MSD’s website

Payment Rates:

The Wage Subsidy August 2021 will cover a two-week period at the rate of:

  • $600 a week for each full-time employee retained (20 hours a week or more)
  • $359 a week for each part-time employee retained (less than 20 hours a week).

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications can be made online through work and Income using the following links, click below:

Employers

Self-employed

Large Employers

More information from the Work and Income Website.

We wish you all the very best during these difficult times, rest assured we are here to support you. If there is anything you need whether it be a friendly chat or answer to a difficult question, please give us a call or send us an e-mail.