Standard PAYE Employment
Complete employment package with full UK employment law protection, automatic pension enrolment, and flexible holiday pay arrangements to suit your preferences.
What is Standard PAYE Employment?
Direct employment with full rights, benefits, and protection under UK employment law
Employment Benefits
Standard PAYE employment provides you with full employee status, complete with all the rights and protections that come with being an employee under UK law. This includes automatic tax processing, pension contributions, and comprehensive employment rights.
- Full employee status and rights
- Automatic PAYE tax processing
- No IR35 concerns
Legal Protection
As an employee, you are protected by the full scope of UK employment law. This includes protection against unfair dismissal, discrimination, and entitlement to statutory benefits and leave.
- UK employment law protection
- Statutory sick pay entitlement
- Maternity/paternity leave rights
Rolled Up Holiday Pay (Default)
By default, your holiday pay is rolled up into your hourly rate. This means you receive your holiday entitlement (12.07% of your gross pay) with each paycheck.
- Immediate access to holiday pay
- Better cash flow management
- No waiting for holiday payments
Separate Holiday Pay (Optional)
If you prefer, we can separate your holiday pay from your regular rate. This means you'll receive holiday pay only when you take time off.
- Traditional holiday pay structure
- Paid time off when taking holidays
- Accrued holiday entitlement
Holiday Entitlement Details:
- • Statutory minimum: 5.6 weeks per year (28 days for full-time)
- • Rolled up rate: 12.07% of gross pay
- • Pro-rata calculation for part-time workers
- • Bank holidays included in entitlement
- • Flexible arrangement based on your preference
- • Can be changed with notice
12 Week Threshold
Pension contributions become applicable after 12 weeks of continuous employment
Contribution Rates
Minimum 8% total: 3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution
Full Information
Complete guidance and information provided when pension becomes applicable
Pension Timeline:
Weeks 1-12
No pension contributions required. You focus on your work without additional deductions.
Week 12+
Automatic enrolment triggered. We provide full information about your pension scheme, contribution rates, and opt-out options.
Ongoing
Regular contributions with annual statements and ongoing support for pension-related queries.
Important Notes:
- • You have the right to opt out of the pension scheme
- • Contributions are calculated on qualifying earnings
- • Tax relief is automatically applied to your contributions
- • We'll provide full details and guidance when the time comes
Allowable Employee Expenses:
- Travel between work locations
Travel costs between different client sites or temporary workplaces
- Professional development
Training courses and qualifications required for your role
- Necessary equipment
Tools and equipment required for your job that aren't provided
- Professional subscriptions
Memberships required for your professional role
- Uniform and protective clothing
Specialist clothing required for your work role
Employee Expense Limitations:
- Home to regular workplace
Normal commuting costs are not allowable as an employee
- Personal expenses
Meals, accommodation, or entertainment for personal benefit
- General office costs
Home office expenses are generally not allowable for employees
- Ordinary clothing
Normal business attire unless it's specialist protective wear
Employee Expense Rules:
As an employee, expense claims are more limited than for contractors. Expenses must be "wholly, exclusively, and necessarily" incurred in the performance of your duties.
Expense Claiming Process:
- • Submit expenses with receipts
- • Provide business justification
- • Use approved expense claim forms
- • Submit claims monthly
- • Keep detailed records
- • Separate business and personal costs
- • Follow company expense policy
- • Seek approval for unusual expenses
Unfair Dismissal
Protection against unfair dismissal after qualifying period
Discrimination Protection
Full protection under equality and discrimination legislation
Statutory Leave
Entitlement to statutory sick pay, maternity/paternity leave
Your Rights Include:
- Minimum wage protection
- Working time regulations
- Health and safety protection
- Right to join a trade union
- Whistleblowing protection
Statutory Benefits:
- Statutory sick pay (SSP)
- Statutory maternity pay (SMP)
- Statutory paternity pay (SPP)
- Shared parental leave
- Redundancy protection
What's Included in Our Standard PAYE Service
PAYE Processing
Complete payroll processing with automatic tax deductions
Holiday Management
Flexible holiday pay arrangements to suit your needs
Pension Administration
Automatic enrolment and pension contribution management
Compliance Support
Ensuring full compliance with UK employment law
Ready for Standard PAYE Employment?
Join thousands of workers who enjoy the security and benefits of full employee status with our Standard PAYE service.