Statement on Social Welfare Payments and the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme

The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection wishes to set out the position regarding certain social welfare payments and the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) operated by the Revenue Commissioners.

The Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme replaced the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme from 1 September 2020.

Subject to satisfying the relevant eligibility criteria, employees may claim casual (that is, part-time) jobseeker payments or Short-Time Work Support payments for days of unemployment, even where their employer is claiming the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme for days of employment.

The normal scheme rules and application processes for casual jobseeker payments and Short-Time Work Support apply, including completion of the relevant forms by the employer to certify days of employment and unemployment.