The new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme has come into effect and will continue to support workers until the end of March 2021. The scheme will replace the former Temporary Wage Subsidy scheme, which supported the wages of almost 370,000 employees. The previous scheme came into effect in March to support business during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic. The new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme has tighter criteria for workers to be eligible.
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