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What is the Key Information Document (KID)?

A Key Information Document (KID) is a document that employment businesses are legally required to provide to new agency workers before they agree to terms with the agency.

Introduced on 6th April 2020 to improve transparency around pay and working arrangements, the KID provides key information about your working and pay arrangements, including:

  • Who will be responsible for paying you

  • How often you will be paid

  • Any statutory or non-statutory deduction that may apply

  • Holiday pay arrangements

  • Any additional benefits that may be available 

The document includes an illustrative payment example to help you understand how deductions may affect your take home pay. Its purpose is to give you a clear understanding of your pay arrangements and enable you to make an informed decision before agreeing to work through an agency. 

FAQs about the Key Information Document (KID)

  1. Is the pay rate shown in the KID what I will actually earn?
    No.  The pay information shown in the KID is a representative example designed to illustrate how deductions may affect take-home pay.  Your actual rate of pay will be agreed separately for each assignment.
  2. Why does the KID include tax and other deductions?
    The KID is intended to provide transparency about how your pay is calculated.  It includes examples of typical deductions, such as Tax and National Insurance contributions, so that you can better understand how these affect your net pay.
  3. Will I receive a new KID for every assignment?
    No.  A new KID is only required if there is a significant change to the information previously provided.  For example, this may include a change to the organisation responsible for paying you, your payment frequency, or other key payment arrangements.  If a significant change occurs, you will receive an updated KID.
  4. Do I need to sign the KID?
    No.  There is no requirement to sign the KID.  However, you should read and understand the information provided before completing your registration.
  5. Who can I contact if I have any questions about the KID?
    You can contact your consultant at Step Teachers, and they’ll be happy to help clarify any questions.
  6. Can I see an example of the KID provide as part of the registration process?
    Yes.  We provide all agency workers with examples of both Rolled-Up Holiday Pay KID and the Accrued Holiday Pay KID during the registration process.  These documents explain the different holiday pay arrangements available to you, allowing you to make an informed choice about which option best meets your needs.
    1. View the Rolled-up Holiday Pay KID
    2. View the Accrued Holiday Pay KID