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National insurance paid twice?

Good morning,
I work for an agency, who use a third party company to do wages.
I have received my first payslip today, but they have taken national insurance twice,
Once before tax & again after tax. I have contacted them but they said this is normal, I can claim it back.? Just wanted to ask all you informed people if this is actually right.
THey also charge me £15 a week fees.
How is this legal.
Any info would be gratefully received.

Comments

  • BoGoF
    BoGoF Posts: 7,098 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Are you working under an umbrella company?
  • Pennywise
    Pennywise Posts: 13,468 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Umbrella companies/agencies commonly take both employee and employer NIC out of your hourly/day rate. It would have been in the terms and conditions of the contract you signed between you and the agency/umbrella. Perfectly legal and standard practice. No you can't claim it back from anyone.
  • Thank you for taking time to reply. many thanks
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