Getting your remuneration is always a good feeling, but it’s important to know what’s on your payslip. Here are a few things you need to be aware of:

1. Total earnings

Your total earnings is the main part of your remuneration. This is the amount you see before any deductions.

2. Deductions

Deductions are the bits taken out of your remuneration. These can include things like taxes (PAYE)  and UIF. It’s important to know what’s being deducted and why. In South Africa, recruitment companies are not allowed to deduct any commission from a work-seekers payslip.

3. Taxes

Everyone must pay taxes. Make sure the right amount is taken from your salary to avoid problems later. Your payslip should show how much tax is being deducted.

There are two types of tax, tax tables or fixed tax %, the difference is that when you are:

• permanent employed and you work additional hours through the agency you need to pay Fixed tax % which may not be less than 25%.
• Not permanent employed and you only work agency you will be taxed according to SARS tax tables.

It is very important that you inform the agency when your work status changes so that they can ensure that you get taxed accordingly.

4. Leave Balances

Your payslip might show how much leave you have. It’s good to keep an eye on this to make sure it matches what you expect.  Make sure that you are not being deducted for annual leave.

5. Payslip Dates

Check the dates on your payslip to make sure it’s for the right period. This ensures that you’re being paid for the correct time you worked.

Understanding your payslip helps you keep track of your earnings and ensures that everything is in order. If you ever have questions about your payslip or want more information, feel free to reach out to AHASA.

This article was written by AHASA, an industry body for healthcare recruitment companies. For further assistance or information, contact us at info@ahasa.org or visit our website www.ahasa.org

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