Key information document

This document sets out key information about your relationship with us, including details about pay, holiday entitlement and other benefits.

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Key information document

This document sets out key information about your relationship with us, including details about pay, holiday entitlement and other benefits.

Further information can be found at www.unitemps.com. Please contact your local Unitemps branch if you have any questions or concerns.

The Employment Agency Standards (EAS) Inspectorate is the government authority responsible for the enforcement of certain agency worker rights. You can raise a concern with them directly on 020 7215 5000 or through the Acas helpline on 0300 123 1100, Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.

Due to the nature of temporary work, your working hours are not set under your terms and conditions and should instead be agreed with your line manager. You should never be asked to work more than is permitted under the Working Time Regulations.

General information

Name of employment business:

University of Leicester trading as Unitemps

Type of contract you will be engaged under:

Contract for Services

Who will be responsible for paying you:

University of Leicester

How often will you be paid:

Monthly

Expected (or minimum) rate of pay:

£9.37 per hour

Leave entitlement

28 days per year (pro-rata). Payment for this accumulates at a rate of £1.13 per hour. Under the Working Time Regulations 1998, you are deemed as “worker” and are entitled to 28 days paid leave per annum (pro rata) inclusive of statutory and public holidays. All holiday pay is calculated at 12.07% of the basic hourly rate.

Deductions from your pay required by law:

Income tax: Calculated at a rate of 20% of wages above the monthly limit of £1042 and at 40% above the monthly limit of £4167.

NI: Calculated at a rate of 12% of wages above the monthly limit of £792 and at the rate of 2% above the monthly limit of £4167.

Student loan (if applicable): Student loan rates and thresholds depend on the Student Loan Plan you are under.

For Student Loan Plan 1 it is calculated at 9% for wages above the monthly limit of £1615.83

Please be aware that with all of these statutory deductions exact rates can vary depending on individual circumstances.

Any other deductions:

Temporary workers are automatically enrolled into the University of Leicester Stakeholder Pension Scheme after a 3-month postponement period. This is a defined contribution pension scheme provided by Aviva.

Fees taken from pay:

No additional fees expected.

Other benefits:

Candidates working at the University of Leicester on internal assignments are entitled to:

  • Access to apply for a car parking permit
  • Access to apply for internal job vacancies at the University of Leicester
  • Access to the University of Leicester Library

Representative example

Please see below a representative example of the typical pay and deductions per month. This is based on 35 hours being worked in a week paid at £9.37. Please note that tax and deduction rates are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.

Example gross rate of pay:

£1311.80 monthly

Deductions from your pay required by law:

£53.96 Income Tax

£62.38 NI (assuming category A)

£0 Student loan (if applicable)

Any other deductions or costs from your pay:

£23.99 Pension

Any fees for goods or services deducted from your pay:

£0

Example net take home pay:

£1171.47 monthly