Why checking your payslip pays off
- You keep track of your income and make sure you are paid correctly.
- Errors are fixed faster if you detect them in time.
- Inzicht helps you with budgeting and questions to HR or your temp consultant.
Important parts of your payslip (and what to look out for)
Identification and period
- Check name, national register number and bank account.
- Check the period indicated (which month or week the payslip covers). Errors in this may explain why amounts differ.
Number of hours worked
- Compare the specified number of hours with your own timesheet or schedule.
- Please note distinctions between regular hours, overtime, night hours and weekend hours - they are often listed separately and compensated differently.
Gross pay and hourly pay
- The gross wage is the starting point. Check that it matches your agreed hourly wage or salary.
- For interim work: check whether different assignments or rates are split correctly.
Surcharges and premiums
- Look for mentions of evening, night, weekend or holiday surcharges.
- Check whether any bonuses, premiums or allowances (such as travel expenses or meal vouchers) are listed and calculated correctly.
Holiday pay and other special allowances
- Holiday pay may be listed separately or run through a fund; pay attention to the listing.
- If you are entitled to an end-of-year bonus or similar allowances, check how and when they appear.
Deductions: social contributions and taxes
- Social contributions and taxes are deducted from your gross pay. These items are usually listed separately.
- Check whether the deductions are plausible in relation to your gross pay. An unexpected deduction requires an explanation.
Net pay and payment
- Net pay is what effectively appears in your account. Compare this with what is in your bank account.
- Note any deferred payments or amounts that go through an external social fund.
Year-to-date and notes
- Many pay slips show cumulative amounts for the year. This helps in checking holidays, allowances and accrued entitlements.
- Read explanatory notes for odd items - these often show why a correction was made.
Common errors to watch out for
- Wrong number of hours worked or forgotten overtime.
- Invalid allowances for evening, weekend or public holiday.
- Invalid pay for holidays or replacement days.
- Double or unjustified deductions.
- Errors in bank or personal data.
What to do if something is incorrect
- Gather evidence: timesheets, text messages, contracts or emails.
- First ask for an explanation from your temping consultant or HR: explain calmly and concretely where the difference lies.
- Request a deadline for correction and written confirmation.
- Follow up: if there is no solution, consult with a union or ask TRIXXO to support you in following up.
Practical checklist (5 minutes)
- Name + bank account correct?
- Period and number of hours correct?
- Your hourly wage and gross salary correct?
- Supplements and allowances visible and correct?
- Net amount is correct with what was transferred?
- Are there any strange or unexplained deductions?
Tips to avoid problems
- Save timesheets and all communication about rosters.
- Check your payslip monthly; a short routine will prevent bigger problems later.
- If anything is unclear, ask for an explanation immediately - often it is a simple mistake.