Changes to the subsidy rates and eligibility review for EWSS
Please be advised that the EWSS Subsidies will be changing over the coming months:
For November, current subsidy rates will remain the same:
| Employee Gross Weekly Wage | Subsidy Payable |
|---|---|
| Less than €151.50 | Nil |
| From €151.50 to €202.99 | €203 |
| From €203 to €299.99 | €250 |
| From €300 to €399.99 | €300 |
| From €400 to €1,462 | €350 |
| More than €1,462 | Nil |
From 1 December 2021 to 28 February 2022 subsidy rates will be:
| Employee Gross Weekly Wage | Subsidy Payable |
|---|---|
| Less than €151.50 | Nil |
| From €151.50 to €202.99 | €151.50 |
| From €203 to €1,462 | €203 |
| More than €1,462 | Nil |
From 1 March to 30 April 2022 subsidy rates will be:
| Employee Gross Weekly Wage | Subsidy Payable |
|---|---|
| Less than €151.50 | Nil |
| From €151.50 to €1,462 | €100 |
| More than €1,462 | Nil |
Employer PRSI will continue to be reduced to 0.5% in respect of employees for whom a subsidy is payable until 28 February 2022.
The scheme will then be terminated from 30 April 2022.
Eligibility
Regarding eligibility to continue claiming under the scheme; the Finance Bill 2021 extended EWSS to 30 April 2022 for eligible employers who are correctly registered for EWSS on or before 31 December 2021.
The final Employer Eligibility Review Form which will include the December 2021 actual turnover figure is required to be filed by 15 January 2022.
Any employer that:
continues to hold tax clearance for the duration of the scheme,
is registered for, and has received payments under the scheme, and,
meets the qualifying criteria for the reduction in turnover/customer orders at the end of 2021
will continue to qualify for support payments to 30th April 2022, unless they choose to voluntarily opt out of the scheme.
If you have any queries on the above please feel free to contact us.