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If you are working in the UK, you must apply for a National Insurance number. You need to make an appointment for an "evidence of identity" interview at the nearest Jobcentre. You need to take with you proof of identity (a passport is ideal) and evidence that you are working (pay slip, proof of job, your contract, etc). You can find further information in a range of languages about the National Insurance Number from your local Jobcentre Plus. |
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When you start a new job you must ask for a contract of employment. This will clearly state your role and responsibilities, expectations, rate of pay and cover topics such as sickness, holiday, notice etc. |
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At the end of each financial year your employer must give you a copy of your P60; this is a legal requirement. This is a summary of your pay and the tax that has been deducted from your wages over the financial year. In the UK the financial year runs from 6th April to the 5th April the following year. The P60 is very important and must be kept safe. You can use it to complete a tax return, claim any tax back if you have overpaid or to apply for child or working tax credits. It can also be used to prove your income if you are applying for a loan or mortgage. |
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When you stop working for an employer they must by law give you a P45 document. This is a record of your pay and the tax that has been deducted in the current financial year. It shows important information such as your tax code, tax reference number and details of the tax office that deals with your information. It shows your National Insurance Number, confirms when you were last paid, your earnings for the current tax year from all of your jobs and states the amount of tax that has been deducted from your wages. The P45 has 4 parts (copies) - Part 1, Part 1A, Part 2 and Part 3. Your employer sends part 1 to the Tax Office and the other 3 parts are given to you. When you start a new job you must give Parts 2 and 3 to your new employer; if you are claiming Jobseekers Allowance you give these to the Jobcentre. You need to keep part 1A safe for your own records. |
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Each week or month you will receive your wages – with them your employer is required by law to give you a full, written breakdown of your wages and any deductions for things such as accommodation, transport, tax and National Insurance contributions. These pay slips or wage slips are very important and must be kept. |
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