Wage Subsidy Scheme

Financial support for businesses that employ people with a disability

The Wage Subsidy Scheme gives financial incentives to private sector employers to employ people with a disability. The work offered must be for a minimum of 15 hours per week, with the subsidy available for up to 39 hours per week.

Who is it for?

Businesses with recruitment needs.

You may be eligible if:

You are registered as a business with the Revenue Commissioners and are tax compliant
You can offer a minimum six-month contract

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

What do you get?

The subsidy rate is between €6.30 and €9.45 per hour, depending on the number of workers employed under the scheme.

What can it be used for?

To ensure employees with disabilities receive the standard wage for their position, which is the statutory minimum wage.
To provide employees participating in this scheme the same employment conditions as all other employees.

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