The Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (COVID-19) Act 2020 (the Emergency Act) was signed into law. It includes the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme. The aim of the scheme is to help employers experiencing significant economic disruption as a result of COVID-19 to maintain their relationship with their employees so that they are in a position to get up and running again as soon as the crisis passes.
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