The headache of paying Jane

Meet Jane. Jane is a temporary healthcare assistant. She works at a private care home on a Monday and Tuesday, but on a Wednesday and Thursday she works in the local hospital.  

If she needs some extra money, Jane sometimes works an extra shift at the weekends and gets an uplift in her hourly rate if her shift finishes after midnight. 

Every day is different and her hours and pay rates change according to the shift she is working. 

Whilst Jane is the perfect healthcare worker (dedicated, skilled and committed), she’s a nightmare to pay. Here’s why. 

• In one week, Jane might do ten shifts in five different wards. 
• Jane can work for different settings, including a care home or an NHS Trust. 
• Some of her shifts fall within IR35, and some fall outside of it. 

Whilst all of these factors make paying Jane difficult, it can also make billing for Jane’s work even harder. 

Why Jane presents a headache for payroll

Jane’s work pattern is highly typical for a temporary healthcare worker, there are several elements that present a real headache for payroll managers and admin staff.

A number of factors determine how much Jane is paid, and whether she sits inside or outside of IR35. Such as:

• Which NHS trust she is working for?
• Which setting is she working at?
• Which pay rate does Jane need to be paid?
• What time of day she is working?

This inconsistency is a real challenge for those processing Jane’s payroll. Not only do they have to make sure Jane is paid correctly, but it’s paramount they comply with the latest IR35 regulations. 

The headache of paying Jane is real. But we can help you for sure.

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