The summer holidays are finally here! Whether you’re planning a family holiday, enjoying days out or simply making the most of the warmer weather, it’s also a good time to make sure your payroll is organised.

If you employ a Personal Assistant (PA) through Direct Payments, a little planning now can help ensure everything runs smoothly over the summer.

Book Annual Leave Early

Summer is one of the most popular times of year for annual leave. If your PA is planning a holiday, encourage them to book their leave as early as possible.

Planning ahead gives you time to:

• Arrange any cover if needed.
• Keep track of annual leave taken.
• Make sure your payroll is processed correctly.

Let DD Payroll Know About Any Changes

If your PA is taking holiday, working different hours or you’ll be using a temporary cover PA, let us know before your payroll deadline.

The earlier we receive your information, the easier it is to ensure everyone is paid correctly and on time.

Don’t Worry About Holiday Calculations

Holiday entitlement and holiday pay can seem complicated, especially if your PA works different hours each week.

The good news is that DD Payroll keeps track of your employee’s holiday entitlement and calculates holiday pay as part of our payroll service, giving you one less thing to think about.

Need Cover While Your PA Is Away?

If you’ll need additional support while your regular PA is on leave, try to arrange this as early as possible. Keeping records of any extra hours worked will help ensure payroll is processed accurately.

Enjoy Your Summer

Summer should be a time to relax and make memories, not worry about payroll.

With a little planning and support from DD Payroll, you can enjoy the holidays knowing your payroll is being taken care of.

If you’d like to learn more about holiday entitlement, holiday pay or other employer responsibilities, take a look at our Employer Information Hub or get in touch with our friendly team – we’re always happy to help.

We hope you have a fantastic summer!