How employee referral bonuses typically work

Many employers pay staff a bonus when someone they referred is hired. The details vary a lot, and Doorstep does not know or set any company's rules.

Things that commonly differ between schemes

• Which roles are eligible, and whether some are excluded.
• When the bonus is paid, for example after the new hire completes a probation period.
• Whether the referral must be submitted through the company's own portal before the candidate applies.
• Whether people in the hiring team or senior roles can claim.
• Tax treatment, which depends on your circumstances.

What this means in practice

Always read your company's referral policy before referring someone. On Doorstep, referrers earn only what their own employer pays; Doorstep does not pay referrers.

This is general information, not financial or tax advice.