Is it allowed

Dumb_mum

The company that my husband works for was having some administration issues, there was no one working there that had either the time or ability to do the require task so I was asked if I could assist. They have not paid me for my time but have paid my husband instead. Is this allowed legally, as he will now be paying tax on what should be my earnings?

anamenottaken

Dumb_mum wrote: »

The company that my husband works for was having some administration issues, there was no one working there that had either the time or ability to do the require task so I was asked if I could assist. They have not paid me for my time but have paid my husband instead. Is this allowed legally, as he will now be paying tax on what should be my earnings?

Had you completed a "starter form" to advise them of your working status (eg whether you have another job) and NI number?

Had you given them your bank account details (or do they pay in cash or cheque)?

Dumb_mum

No i have not completed a starter form but yes i do have another job of which they are well aware, they never had any intention of paying me directly. just wondering if they have broken any employment laws or tax rules by doing it this way.

InsideInsurance

If you are willing to give your time for free then they are allowed to take your offer of volunteering

The "issue" more likely comes not from them not paying you, that'd be fine, but from them paying your husband for the hours you are working.

At the end of the day, are you happy with the arrangement or would you rather formalise it?

geordie_joe

Dumb_mum wrote: »

just wondering if they have broken any employment laws or tax rules by doing it this way.

Probably not. It sounds like you were "hired" to do a one off job and the quickest and easiest way of paying you was to add the hours to your husbands hours.

It may even have been a mistake. The pay dept get a note to pay you x number of hours. As no one with your initial and surname works for the company they assume the note refers to your husband and pay him.

If this is an ongoing job then you may want to clear up the issue. But shouting about breaking laws will only do harm to your husband, he could end up without a job and the company will claim paying him was a genuine mistake. They may even claim your husband asked them to pay him, as you can't be trusted with money, it would be his word against theirs!

SBOSlayer

Dumb_mum wrote: »

The company that my husband works for was having some administration issues, there was no one working there that had either the time or ability to do the require task so I was asked if I could assist. They have not paid me for my time but have paid my husband instead. Is this allowed legally, as he will now be paying tax on what should be my earnings?

I think not to be honest, but i'm not sure. This sounds more like they are dodging paying the tax to have you on pay roll.

ms_night_ryder

What was the agreement you made? had you agreed to be paid separately? if not, I think it is allowed.