Submitted on Thursday 26th June 2025
Rejected on Monday 28th July 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Remove tax on Overtime Pay
The government should consider halving or not taxing the extra effort of staff who wishes to work extra hours to support the shortfalls in staffing. This could encourage more people to take up extra hours.
Working overtime can be a great way to prove your dedication to your role and company as well as earning higher pay.
Some people put in extra hours work in expense of their work-life balance, to help the shortfall in staffing and also improve their income. Yet this extra effort is being taxed.
I believe tax on extra hours if removed, will encourage more people to put in extra hours and cover for inadequate staffing.
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Stop taxing overtime, work beyond 40 hours a week or outside contracted hours
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/732075
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