Anyone know how long a P45 usually takes to come?

[BellaBoo0512]

I handed in my notice at the beginning of October whilst still on maternity leave. I was due to go back in February. After sending numerous emails I finally received a letter last week saying that my leaving date is 9th November and that my final salary and p45 will be sent to my home address in due course.

I wasn't getting paid maternity through my employers but I am owed quite a lot of holiday pay so I presume that's what my final salary means.

Does anyone have any idea how long this usually takes?

I know a job I left in the past I didn't even receive a P45 and I'm worried this could happen again. Not that I've earned anything this year anyway.

 

[weebubba]

You should get your P45 with your final payslip there is no reason for a delay at all. Your payroll have an obligation to file a P45 with HMRC with your final salary details AND issue you with a copy.

 

[BellaBoo0512]

Okay thank you. Even though my employer didnt pay me maternity they still sent me wage slips most months I was on mat leave. Do you reckon they might pay me my final wages at the end of the month like they do with the normal wages?

 

[weebubba]

That's the most likely scenario they will process their payroll at their usual time. I hope it gets resolved for you soon. You could call and ask - it may be the reminder they need!

 

[BellaBoo0512]

I can never get through to anyone on the phone so I send emails instead but they never reply.. so bloody annoying

 

[weebubba]

You could contact ACAS for advice about what to do or even HMRC themselves. Sorry they have been so flipping useless!!