Q&A Simplified: Top 3 Support Grant Questions Answered

COVID-19 Updates

Updated August 11th 2021

We answer the most frequently asked questions from our clients in relation to NSW Business Grant applications.

What does ‘maintain their employee headcount’ mean?

  • The employer will not take active steps to end the employment relationship with their employees
  • Employees who have been stood down under the Fair Work Act 2009 or take leave without pay are considered employees for the purpose of the headcount
  • Increasing the headcount without ending any employment relationship will not result in a business becoming ineligible

Is the business required to keep paying the employee to be eligible to receive JobSaver?

No – unlike JobKeeper, there is no wage condition or requirement for the employer to pass the JobSaver amount onto the employee

Does receiving the Disaster Payment preclude a business from being eligible for the COVID Business Grant or JobSaver?

  • No – employees who have lost hours of work can receive Disaster Payments and this does not preclude a business from being eligible for the COVID Business Grant or JobSaver
  • However, a non-employing business is not eligible to apply for:
    • Business Grant if anyone associated with the business, or who derives income from it, has applied for or is receiving Disaster Payments
    • JobSaver if anyone associated with the business, or who derives income from it, received a Disaster Payment since 18 July 2021

Take a look at our breakdown for when you may require an accountants letter, when claiming loss of revenue.