Payroll suggested requesting a salary advance after PAYE issue — is this reasonable
Hi everyone,
I recently started a new job start of June and my first monthly pay was due on 7 July. I was heavily taxed.
My payslip was dated 30 June, and Revenue issued an amended Tax Credit Certificate on 1 July, so I believe the payroll had already been processed before the update came through.
I was paid and around 43% of my income was deducted as income tax, which left me with significantly less take-home pay than expected.
I contacted payroll, and they said they cannot rectify the payment at this stage, but that I could request an advance of salary from my manager.
Has anyone had experience with this? Do companies usually approve salary advances for situations like this, where it is a PAYE timing issue rather than an employee error?
I understand the tax should correct itself through payroll eventually, but I’m wondering how realistic it is to get an advance to bridge the gap until then or if this is likely to reflect badly on me.
Thanks!