Factsheet
6: Employer Information #1
As an employer, there are legal obligations that you
are required to fulfil in respect of the staff you employ. These include the
terms and conditions of employing your personal
assistants, and your legal obligation to pay PAYE Tax and National
Insurance Contributions, if applicable.
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
It is a requirement that a contract of employment
is jointly signed by yourself as
employer and by your employees. This contract will define both terms and conditions
of employment and your employer duties and responsibilities. If a grievance
occurs, reference to the contract can
help to resolve any employment
disputes. The Rowan Organisation can provide sample contracts, and you
can receive support from your Independent Living Adviser.
The Contract should include:
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Employer & Employee names
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Place of Work & Hours of Work
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Conditions of work, including basic pay rate, weekend rate, unsocial hours
rate, and definitions of these
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Business mileage travel expense rate
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How and when wages are paid
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Lay-off clause
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Job Description —defining the personal assistance required
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Employer’s Responsibilities —ie wages, PAYE, NIC, Pension
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Grievance Procedure
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Notice of Termination
The Rowan Organisation has created a sample contract of
employment and an Employee Handbook which can be customised to suit your own
particular requirements. The samples have been through legal and independent
scrutiny. You can discuss these aspects with your Independent Living Adviser.