PA Employers who employ at least one PA have to put any PAs who are eligible into a pension scheme. Find out how this works and where you can get help to set up a pension for your PAs.
This includes an example of the information that a PA Employer can include in a contract of employment for a PA.
This article explains what Employers' Liability Insurance is, why PA Employers need it, and how to get it.
There are costs that relate to employing Personal Assistants that it's important to be aware of as an Employer. A PA Employer can manage this themselves or they can ask a Payroll Company to do this for them.
Each year, the Scottish Government sets the minimum hourly rate of pay for Personal Assistants. This article explains what the current national minimum rate of pay for PAs is.
The National Minimum Wage rates apply to Personal Assistants who support children, or those employed privately by their employer. This article details the rates which apply from April 2024.
Find out about your legal responsibilities as an employer when it comes to handling information you hold about your Personal Assistants.
Find out more about what to expect if you are required to assist someone to move physically in your role as a PA - what you and your employer should do to keep everyone safe.
Find out more about the different options you have for arranging your support. You can choose how much control and responsibility you want to take when it comes to arranging and managing your support.
If a PA Employer decides not to employ someone after their probationary period, there are certain things they need to do. If the PA Employer decides that they would like to bring someone's employment to an end, there are certain things they will need to do to make sure they comply with employment legislation. This covers areas such as giving PAs Notice and Dismissal.
Find out more about the Direct Payment Agreement your Local Authority (council) will give you if you choose to receive a Direct Payment.
Find out about the laws which say how someone can employ Personal Assistants through Self-directed Support.
There is a range of forms and templates that PA Employers can use to support them in their role. These resources include examples of employment contracts, interview checklists and example job descriptions.
Information about what jury service involves and how to apply to be excused from jury service if you are a PA or a PA Employer.