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Employer Support Payment Scheme (ESPS)
Australian Government · Australia
The Employer Support Payment Scheme provides payments to businesses that employ a Reservist, and to self-employed Reservists, when the Reservist is absent from their civilian workplace for eligible periods of Defence service. Payments are made weekly and are based on average adult earnings.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Employ a reservist or be a self-employed reservist
• Operate a business
• Have an Australian business number (ABN)
• Be a bona fide and registered employer
• Have employed the reservist for a minimum of three months prior to the defence service period being claimed
To be eligible, you must employ a reservist or be a self-employed reservist, operate a business, have an Australian business number (ABN), be a bona fide and registered employer, and have employed the reservist for a minimum of three months prior to any periods of defence service for which the ESPS is being claimed.
What's Funded
Compensation support for employers and self-employed reservists during eligible periods when a reservist is absent from their civilian business or workplace due to Defence service.Expected Outcomes
Employers and self-employed reservists receive financial support to offset the impact of reservist absences during eligible Defence service periods.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
employmentother
Keywords
reservistdefence serviceemployer supportself-employedweekly paymentsABNbusiness support
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Employer Support Payment Scheme (ESPS)?
The Employer Support Payment Scheme (ESPS) is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia. The Employer Support Payment Scheme provides payments to businesses that employ a Reservist, and to self-employed Reservists, when the Reservist is absent from their civilian workplace for eligible periods of Defence service. Payments are made weekly and are based on average adult earnings.
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Who is eligible for the Employer Support Payment Scheme (ESPS)?
- Employ a reservist or be a self-employed reservist
- Operate a business
- Have an Australian business number (ABN)
- Be a bona fide and registered employer
- Have employed the reservist for a minimum of three months prior to the defence service period being claimed
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What activities are funded?
Compensation support for employers and self-employed reservists during eligible periods when a reservist is absent from their civilian business or workplace due to Defence service.
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How do I apply for the Employer Support Payment Scheme (ESPS)?
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