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LadyMissA, the going rate for a nanny is much higher than NMW.0
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HMRC have said very clearly that nannies are not self employed, even if they work for more than one employer at a time. They cannot delegate their duties, have to follow their employers instructions, and have hours set by their employers so don't meet the self employed criteria.
The going rate for a nanny is around £8 per hour net, or £10 per hour gross, more in more expensive areas or if the nanny has great qualifications (eg NNEB). If OP is working 2 full days she should be well over the tax and NI threshold.0 -
The going rate for a nanny is around £8 per hour net, or £10 per hour gross, more in more expensive areas or if the nanny has great qualifications (eg NNEB). If OP is working 2 full days she should be well over the tax and NI threshold.
Well, the OP clearly states:
"I do not earn enough to pay tax and NI"
not just that they don't pay tax and NI, so presumably she (we are all assuming, although it could be a he) either doesn't work 2 full days or doesn't get the going rate.0 -
Well, the OP clearly states:
"I do not earn enough to pay tax and NI"
not just that they don't pay tax and NI, so presumably she (we are all assuming, although it could be a he) either doesn't work 2 full days or doesn't get the going rate.
Or is being fed a line by an unscrupulous employer?
If OP genuinely earns less than the threshold, telling her what that threshold is does not do any harm, surely. If she does in fact earn more, and is being exploited by her employer, then the information could be quite helpful?0 -
hi all,
thank you for all your replies. I work 5 hours a day 2 days a week @ £7;50 an hour, I am employed by the family, they pay my wages into my bank weekly.
I also work for another family one day a week for 7 hours. This is paid in cash, but it declared by me.
I am aware they do not pay tax and NI, i am also aware i do not have very good working conditions like no contract.
Have spoken to benefit office today and i think i should be able to claim something.
Now, me being on sick has got me worried as to who should pay my NI as i think i should be.
How much are voluntary contributions? sorry to change subject.0 -
hi all,
thank you for all your replies. I work 5 hours a day 2 days a week @ £7;50 an hour, I am employed by the family, they pay my wages into my bank weekly.
I also work for another family one day a week for 7 hours. This is paid in cash, but it declared by me.
I am aware they do not pay tax and NI, i am also aware i do not have very good working conditions like no contract.
Have spoken to benefit office today and i think i should be able to claim something.
Now, me being on sick has got me worried as to who should pay my NI as i think i should be.
How much are voluntary contributions? sorry to change subject.0 -
yes it does, i earn £42 from that job. Should i be paying NI?0
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yes it does, i earn £42 from that job. Should i be paying NI?
You are entitled to paid holidays: you could request that you take some leave post-op? If that would help.Signature removed for peace of mind0
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