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Are you employed by a foreign employer, and are you unsure whether your pay slip and terms of employment have been set up correctly?

Many foreign employers do not realise that having an employee in the UK is subject to different rules!

We regularly speak to employees who, after years of employment, suddenly find themselves in a dispute with their employer because of a lack of clarity regarding their pay slip or employee benefits. This often follows a conversation with a colleague across the border, who tells you that his or her net salary is much higher than yours, even though you both do the same work. Sometimes, a discussion arises after having to take sick leave. In its home country, the employer often knows exactly what to do, but in England, it is all organised completely differently. These are just a few examples that often lead to discussion in practice.
Because many foreign employers do not realise that an employee in the UK is subject to different rules, foreign employees are in some cases “put on a foreign contract” and included on the foreign payroll. Or a British payroll may be set up, but the employer does not realise that there are certain things to be organised other than the statutory matters. In the beginning it often goes well, but sooner or later, cracks will appear.

What can you do at your own initiative?

In the first instance, you can ask the employer for clarification. If necessary, you can use our information to inform the employer about the rules. This information is also available in French, German, and Dutch. Below you can read more about two points of attention that can help you to get a clear view of the situation:
If your employer is unable to solve the problem, they can contact their payroll provider, insofar as it is familiar with working across borders. However, many local payroll providers do not have the relevant experience, so they cannot always adequately answer questions about which rules apply. If you are a member of a trade union, you may also turn to them for advice.

What can we do for you?

If your employer’s local payroll provider is unable to answer your questions, your employer can always contact us for support, or to outsource the payroll administration to us. Feel free to call us to discuss the possibilities.

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