Service Agreements
Service Agreements for Self-Employed PAs
If you choose to work with a Self-Employed PA, you must ensure you have a Service Agreement in place between the two of you.
What this means for you, the Individual Employer:
■ you don’t need to take on Employer responsibilities
■ you are responsible for ensuring the employment status of the PA you’re engaging is correct
■ you have no choice or control over when the PA can work beyond what has been agreed through a contract for services.
What this means for PAs:
■ they must tell HMRC that they are Self-Employed
■ they won’t get paid through PAYE
■ they have no Employee Rights
- such as sick pay / holidays / notice periods / redundancy
■ they don’t need to register with CQC as a Sole Trader
■ they need the correct Insurance including Public Liability Insurance and Clinical Indemnity Insurance
■ they can make a profit and develop as a business
■ they can work flexibly but have no guarantee of regular work
■ they are entitled to protection for their Health and Safety and, in some cases, protection against discrimination
■ they have their rights and responsibilities set out by the terms of the contract they have with their client.
**We have a template you can use as a guide to help**