General Employment Issues

When becoming a Personal Assistant (PA) employer there are a number of things to be aware of:

  • Role and responsibilities as a PA Employer
  • The recruitment of PAs
  • The training to be provided to PAs
  • Legal requirements as an employer
  • The on-going support and supervision to be provided to PAs
  • Managing the money
  • How to deal with any problems that come up
  • How to bring an end to a PAs employment
  • Where to go for further support
  • How to stop being a PA Employer

Next steps

You can find further information at the Citizens Advice in Scotland and ACAS websites found below.

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Last Updated
20 June 2022
First Published
28 March 2022
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Resources

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View this resource - ACAS Website, for free employment advice
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View this resource - Citizens Advice in Scotland website

Disclaimer

Please note that the information contained in this Handbook is provided for guidance purposes only. Every reasonable effort is made to make the information accurate and up to date, but no responsibility for its accuracy and correctness, or for any consequences of relying on it, is assumed by Self Directed Support Scotland or any other contributing party.

The information does not, and is not intended to, amount to legal advice. You are strongly advised to obtain specific, personal and professional advice from a lawyer about employment law matters, or an accountant/ tax specialist about taxation matters, and from HMRC and your insurers. You should not rely solely on the information in this Handbook. Support organisations listed in this Handbook can help you find appropriate sources of advice.

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