Professional Foundations (DOI)
Module 11 · Payslips, contracts and employment basics
Payslips, contracts and employment basics
Reading what you sign and what you are paid.
Reading ~10 minLesson 16 of 23
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Your contract
- Role, start date, pay and pay frequency
- Hours, leave and notice period
- Whether you are an employee or a contractor — this changes tax and protections
- Confidentiality and ownership of work
Your payslip
- Gross pay — before deductions
- Deductions — e.g. income tax, pension, health insurance where applicable
- Net pay — what reaches your account
Rules differ by country. This module explains terms, not the law in your location. If something is unclear, ask HR or the client in writing before signing.
Key takeaways
- Read before signing
- Employee vs contractor matters
- Gross − deductions = net
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