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HATE my job!
I work for a government agency answering phones and processing registrations, as well as occasionally trying to deal with unusual general enquiries, which often don't fall under our umbrella. Anyhow, I've been in the job 7 weeks and I hate it. So many rude people on the phone. I'm always polite and courteous but I've been…
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Adding promotions to your CV?
I was planning on updating my CV and I was wondering how people put promotions on theirs. I've had promotions in 2 jobs, but never know how to put it since my job title has changed Any tips would be appreciated...
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Anybody know anything about redundancy rights?
Hiya, :wave: My mum has had a part time job for the past three years of 16 hours a week. On Monday the boss told everyone that business is booming, they're hiring in lots of new people and not to worry about the recession, and today my Mum was told that her job will be done by a piece of software from now on. (She's a…
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Custom and Practice
Hi, just a little advice needed regarding custom and practice. It's not a really big problem more slightly annoying! I have worked for my employer, part time, since August 2006 Since this time any additional time worked is counted as flexi time. As there were a lot of staff there when i first started, the part timers were…
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Redundancy and notice period
if paid notice period for redundancy is 12 weeks, does that mean the actual leaving date of employment is 12 weeks after the redundancy notice is issued, for example if the date of redundancy is 30th April 2007 does this mean the actual leaving date is 22nd July 2007, or is the leaving date 30th April 2007 regardless of…
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Local Government Payscale increments
Can anyone explain to me how these work please? Are these annual increments ie you move up one "spine point" each year? WHEN (which month) does this happen? When you first start, do you get an increment after 6 months, when you finish your probation period? And the most important one: is it possible, as an experienced…
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What's the correct procedure for this?
I have been working for my employer for just under 2 years now. The first year it was through an agency as a temp but in May 2007 the employer paid the recruitment fee for me and then asked me to start submitting an invoice for payment (basically self employed) as that would be the only way they would pay me. Long story…
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Can they do this??
Hello never posted on here but really hope one of you guys can help me. My partner is on a 40hr a week contract at work which he does slightly over most weeks away (ususally to cover someone who has phoned in sick at the last minute). His employers want him to sign a new contract which will increase his working week to 48…
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sons got a disciplinary hearing-advice please
my son was issued with a disciplinary notice this pm-he is in a trainee position and has been with this company for almost 6 months. he is punctual,would do anything for anyone ,and is well liked-his boss has set the meeting for thursday pm my so has been praised along the way for fitting in etc but has been told that the…
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Anyone work for Lyreco??
Does anyone work for Lyreco? Or know anyone that does if that makes sense?? I was just wondering if anyone had any information. Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place. Thanks
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Overtime in arrears
Hi there all! I'm currently about to have pay review at work so was reviewing my contract and came across the following: Hours of Work/Overtime You will be required to work a 35 hour week, with 1 hour for lunch. Any travelling time and lunch breaks will not be paid by the company. You may be required to work overtime in…
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salary overpayment and repayment
probably much discussed already elsewhere but anyway short version, worked for firm 4 year, low basic but allowances and rosta money and commitment money and plus diff hourly rates meant the basic was pretty much doubled with out the need for overtime. new job..same firm, higher basic, less allowances but some listed in…
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Changing Job - No company car, how much is it worth
I'm looking to change job moving from a company that offers a company car to one that doesnt and just offers a car allownace. Based on what car I have currently I need to understand how much the new car allowance needs to be for it to be equal to the benefit I currently have from the Company Car. Current Sitaution -…
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CRB check question
Hello, I am applying for a NHS job that requires a CRB check. Do I have to disclose my drink/driving conviction in 1989? Any advice welcomed, especially of there is anyone with personal experience. Thanks
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Final Salary
Hi, Can anyone give me some advice. I have recently resigned from my job after 3 years with the same employer. However my final salary was seriously delayed in getting to me. I was contacted today and informed that apparently there has been an accounting oversight and I've infact been paid too much for the last 5 months.…
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Please HELP ...anybody?
:mad: Job Help Needed ASAP!! Hi there i am writing this for a friend he is a uk resident for three years and has 3 years experince working in shop, he was very badly treated there eg, over 80hrs of work per week for only£120.00, no breaks,days off etc-when he realised his rights and asked for ateast one day off in the week…
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Giving Notice whilst Sick
Hi, i was wondering if anyone could help me. I have been off work sick for 5 weeks, due to personal problems, and then i injured my back and now have sciatica, so my dr has given me another note for 4 weeks. The week before i went off sick, i registered my interest in a new job, and im now worried if i am successful in the…
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Job Application Advice
Hello folks, I need advice with a Job Application form please. I left school in 1987 and had various jobs till 1993. I then went back to college and qualified in 1995 as a Hairdresser. I started a family at the same time and thought this would be ideal to work mobile part-time whilst having a family. Now have three kids…
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fairness of this.
If a company offers overtime and it says people already on the grade can have their normal rate £6/ hour but yet if staff on a higher grade take overtime they get £7/ hour- are they allowed to do that? I guess it isn't against the law because both rates of pay are inside the same pay grade.
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Husband has just been supsended!
I can't belive it, my husband received a phone call this morning telling him that he is suspended pending further investigation into a claim that an ex employee has made that he was picked on/bullied and racially abused. The ex employee, who left last week, and who has not reported to my husband for over 6 months obviously…
