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Employment & Jobseeking USEFUL LINKS
The following links may prove useful in looking for information about Employment and Jobseeking. [MSE INSERT, 15/02/22: Some of these links are now out of date. You can find an updated list on this page of the thread] MSE Fully Researched Guides Low Income Grant Grabbing House and Energy Grant Grabbing Great Grants Hunt…
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Unsure how my wages are now being worked out.
I used to get paid on the 27th of the month and it was hours worked. The business I work at got put up for sale and a new owner took over in January. They kept the staff on, and when I asked about contracts they said “no you do not need one (I’ve worked at this business for 4 years prior to it being sold) as the old…
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Job evaluation and flexible working
Today we got confirmation that the job evaluation has been voted through by the union. On the face of it, the offer looks decent — salary increase, more holiday, reduced hours, etc. But what really caught me off guard was the mention of new contracts being issued. Up until now, I was under the impression we’d just get…
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LinkedIn - Disgusting behaviour and how to complain and prevent this happening to others?
LinkedIn have locked me out of my account and attempted to take annual payment(s) from my credit card. LinkedIn support or contact can only be made with their account, no email, telephone, webchat, etc. They request government ID documents to unlock my account, however I value privacy and do not wish to give this to them.…
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Access to work -dyslexia
Hi all I've recently had a formal diagnosis of dyslexia. The assessors have informed me I can access a grant via access to work. I currently work in an office and am having a meeting with HR to discuss any adjustments required but it's all a minefield to me. Has anyone used the access to work before? What can it do? Also…
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Contract rights
I've just started online work but I've had to put forward £150 and now they are asking for a further £300 which I cannot physically afford - they will not release back to me the original funds until I pay this additional money. I cannot see anywhere in the terms and conditions this is the process. Where do I stand ?
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Non standard Personal injury claim
Esrlier this year I was risk assessing an offsite derelict building. During assessment I had a serious accident that required immediate surgery. I was off work for 3months in permanent pain and unable to walk during recuperation. I will be left with permanent damage and may need further surgery and normal life was turned…
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contract query
if my employment contract says " on receiving reasonable notice may be required to work extra hours to meet business needs and will remunerated" how do i know what reasonable notice is?
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Penalised for receiving WPA
After waiting 6 weeks for payment of the new style Job Seekers Allowance following redundancy I’ve just been told I’m not entitled to it because I receive Widowed Parents Allowance (this question wasn’t asked when I made the claim) If my partner hadn’t died leaving me with a baby to bring up and he was here today earning…
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Manager asking for my password when I am off
Pretty much as above really, due to take a couple of days off from work (in a role I have been employed in for 5 years) & my manager has asked for my password for my computer "in case anything comes up". Do I have to give them this? obviously I know then can get IT to re-set it etc but do I have to say yes?
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Using student discount for a laptop I will use as a freelance and I intend to add in my tax claim
Hi! I’m enrolled to university and I need a new laptop for my freelance business. If I use a student discount to buy it, can I then claim for it as a business expense? I do intend to use the laptop exclusively for the business. Would the student discount be an issue?
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Do a lot of young people lack interpersonal skills in the workplace and life in general now?
Is it just me or do other people think that in the workplace and life in general that in many cases young people seem to lack communication and social skills? I have been working in the NHS in pharmacy for just under 10 years now and started off as a pharmacy assistant and I have now worked my way up to a supervisor. It is…
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Remote Working & Commute
I’ve worked for my employer for many years, full time, currently one or two days a week in the office which is 60 miles away so I’m used to commuting. I want to return to my home town 280 miles away for personal/family reasons and have asked for remote working with office visits for a few days at a time. My manager is keen…
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Appraisals that make no difference
Work has sent me an appraisal form. We get them every six months. It asks whether I require improvement, meet expectations or exceed expectations. Should I reply that it's a bit rich expecting anyone on the minimum wage to exceed expectations?
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Driving a company car and having an accident?
Hi, What happens if i drive a car owned by my company and have an accident. Who is liable to pay for the damage?
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Not informing an employer of change of address?
Hi, What if i have changed my address and my employer still has my last address (not my actual new address)? I have logged on to Gov.uk and changed my address there, but is there any need for me to tell my employer of my new address?
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Advice on possible disability discrimination
Hi all Summary of my situation: - Permanently employed with a local authority as of September 2024 - Requested OH referral when I started due to a chronic physical health condition which means I need a proper desk setup (not just using a laptop but a second screen and decent chair), and also can have difficulties with long…
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Post heart attack and gigs
Hi I have left hospital after having hesrt attack and I am aesiting for further tests and appointments to work out a plan. My gp is signing me off for 6 weeks from work when I grt the correct date sorted on tbe fit note.. I have a few events planned for many months at the end of August and September. I am.ancious that if I…
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ACAS Duty Cover Team
I have a claim against my previous employer in the Employment Tribunal. And, my employer and me we have agreed to an ACAS conciliation agreement. Hence, I have contacted ACAS so it arranges for a COT3 agreement, however; ACAS told me that it cannot yet arrange for a COT3 agreement because my claim has not yet been…
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Overly open clause in TUPE agreement
I have recently received a TUPE transfer agreement. While most of it appears fairly routine, one clause strikes me as overly broad -- especially when compared to the terms in my original contract with the company that was taken over. Could you please review it and advise whether I should be concerned? Also, would you…
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Notice Advice
Hi. I work in a low level accounts position and been in rhe permanent role since last may. My contract states 3 months notice which everyone i have spoken to says is excessive for my level within the company. I have not been happy since I started there and today had a dressing down from my manager totally out of the blue…
