Frequently asked questions

Working together

How do we send the timesheet?

Card reader export, Excel or our template.

How do we keep the premium reduction?

File and pay on time and carry no overdue debt.

Payroll and deductions

What happens to unused annual leave?

When the contract ends, unused leave days are paid at the last wage (Labour Law 4857 art. 59).

Is a payslip mandatory?

Yes; the employer gives a payslip with every payment (Labour Law 4857 art. 37).

Does every employee get the minimum wage exemption?

Yes; pay up to the minimum wage is exempt from income tax and stamp duty.

Why does income tax rise during the year?

Tax uses the cumulative base; a higher bracket lowers the net.

How is overtime paid?

At the hourly rate plus fifty percent; at most 270 hours a year.

How many days of annual leave?

Up to 5 years 14, 5-15 years 20, 15 years and over 26 days.

How long are notice periods?

Under 6 months 2, up to 1.5 years 4, up to 3 years 6, over 3 years 8 weeks.

Social security filings

When is the hiring notice filed?

Before work starts; in construction, fishing and agriculture, on the first day.

When is the exit notice due?

Within ten days after the leaving date.

When is the withholding and social security return due?

By the 26th of the following month; weekends move it to the next working day.

When is the premium paid?

By the last day of the month after the pay period.

Fees and contract

How are fees set?

By written contract, based on the official minimum fee tariff of the year.