Buzz Lightyear
26-07-2010, 01:57 PM
Eeeek, so sorry for not being on here for a while. Being on maternity leave, I thought I'd have a break from childminding but after speaking with a key-worker at my daughter's preschool, I have lots of questions about possibly having an assistant!!
She has approached me to see whether I'd be interested in taking her on as my assistant. I've just had an informal chat with her and she seems great. Fully CRB checked although not registered with Ofsted and holds a level 3 qualification as well as first aid paediatric. She ideally would like full-time hours or there abouts.
So here are my questions:
1. What is the difference between her being my employee and her becoming self-employed?
She has said she is happy to do whatever is easier for me. I have tried to read a little on the other threads but it's not quite sinking in as I'm reading various bits of information from all over.
2. Would I just pay her NI and tax like I do my own?
I pay Class 2 and put aside 20% of profit each month into a separate account.
3. Would she be able to work as my assistant if I am on maternity leave or would I have to return to work?
Ideally, I'm wanting to be off until January / February time (so long as things dont get too tight money wise and then might have to rethink).
She has approached me to see whether I'd be interested in taking her on as my assistant. I've just had an informal chat with her and she seems great. Fully CRB checked although not registered with Ofsted and holds a level 3 qualification as well as first aid paediatric. She ideally would like full-time hours or there abouts.
So here are my questions:
1. What is the difference between her being my employee and her becoming self-employed?
She has said she is happy to do whatever is easier for me. I have tried to read a little on the other threads but it's not quite sinking in as I'm reading various bits of information from all over.
2. Would I just pay her NI and tax like I do my own?
I pay Class 2 and put aside 20% of profit each month into a separate account.
3. Would she be able to work as my assistant if I am on maternity leave or would I have to return to work?
Ideally, I'm wanting to be off until January / February time (so long as things dont get too tight money wise and then might have to rethink).