Casual worker payroll management in TimeTally

Casual Worker Payroll Software for UK Employers

Track variable hours, calculate pay accurately for casual workers, and manage them alongside your permanent team — in one system.

Built for the realities of casual work.

Casual workers have variable hours, accrued holiday, and the same right to self-service access as permanent staff. TimeTally handles all of it — alongside your zero-hours workers and timesheet tracking.

Variable hours tracked accurately

Clock in/out for each shift, with hours logged per day. Irregular patterns and variable weeks are all recorded accurately in the timesheet.

Holiday accrual on hours worked

Set leave entitlement to accrue at 12.07% of hours worked. TimeTally updates each casual worker's balance automatically as hours are logged.

Same app as permanent staff

Casual workers see their schedule, leave balance, and timesheet in the TimeTally app — the same experience as your permanent employees.

Shift assignment from the rota

Add casual workers to rotas alongside permanent staff. They receive shift notifications and can confirm availability from their phone.

Pay exported to payroll

Export hours data to Xero, QuickBooks, or CSV. Casual worker pay is included alongside permanent staff in a single payroll export.

One system for all worker types

Permanent, part-time, casual, and zero-hours workers all managed under one account — no need for separate systems.

Pay calculated from approved hours for every worker type

Once hours are approved, pay is calculated automatically — for casual workers and permanent staff alike. Export to Xero, QuickBooks, or CSV with a single click.

Variable hours tracked per shift

Every clock-in and clock-out recorded accurately, no matter how irregular the pattern

Overtime rates applied automatically

Configured overtime thresholds applied to calculated pay without manual adjustment

Export to Xero & QuickBooks

Approved hours and pay data exported straight to your payroll system

Pay calculation for casual workers in TimeTally

Every worker type. One system.

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Casual Workers

Variable hours tracked per shift, holiday accrued on hours worked, pay exported to payroll.

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Permanent Staff

Fixed-hours contracts, annual leave entitlement, and full self-service access in the same system.

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Part-Time Workers

Pro-rata holiday entitlement, shift scheduling, and payroll exports for part-time employees.

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Zero-Hours Workers

Holiday accrued at 12.07% of hours worked. Same app, same rota, same export — no separate system needed.

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Agency Workers

Time tracking, approval workflows, and payroll exports for agency workers placed with your business.

Custom Worker Types

Configure any worker type you need — with its own pay rates, accrual rules, and approval flow.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One price for all employee types. No surprises.

£2/employee/month

Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.

Variable hours timesheet tracking
Holiday accrual on hours worked
Rota and shift management
All worker types in one account
Payroll exports — CSV, Xero, QuickBooks

Frequently Asked Questions

How is holiday entitlement calculated for casual workers?

Casual workers accrue holiday at 12.07% of hours worked — the same as zero-hours workers. This figure represents 5.6 weeks of holiday over the 46.4 working weeks in a year. TimeTally calculates and updates each casual worker's balance automatically as hours are logged.

Can casual workers use the same timesheet system as permanent staff?

Yes. Casual workers have their own TimeTally profile and access the same iOS app and web interface as permanent employees. They can log hours, view their schedule, check their leave balance, and submit time off requests — all in one system.

How do I calculate holiday pay for casual workers?

Under UK law, holiday pay for casual workers is based on average pay over the previous 52 weeks. TimeTally records the hours worked each week, giving you and your payroll provider the accurate data needed to calculate the correct average. You can export this directly to Xero or QuickBooks.

What is the difference between casual workers and zero-hours workers?

Casual workers are typically engaged under individual contracts for each piece of work, with no overarching employment relationship between engagements. Zero-hours workers have an overarching contract with their employer but no guaranteed hours. Both types of worker accrue holiday entitlement based on hours actually worked under UK law.

Can I add casual workers to my shift rota?

Yes. Casual workers can be added to the rota alongside permanent and part-time staff. They receive shift notifications through the TimeTally app and managers can see their availability and scheduled hours in the same rota view as the rest of the team.

What does TimeTally cost for casual workers?

Casual workers are charged at the same rate as permanent staff — £2 per employee per month. You only pay for employees who are active in the system, so you can add and remove casual workers as your roster changes.

Manage casual workers the right way.

See everything TimeTally offers. Accurate holiday accrual, variable hour tracking, and payroll exports for casual workers.

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