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Paternity Leave
Hello, all u really helpfull ppl outthere! I was not allowed to have paid paternity leave last year as i had not been with the company for more than a 1yr, now i have just read that employment law states that it should be 26.5weeks. My payroll dept, have now told be i should have work 39weeks, which i would have been two…
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Possible Redundancy days after return from depression
Hi guys, I've had a look on the tinterweb for a case matching mine and have not been able to find anything similier. I was recently diagnosed with depression after many things went wrong in my life - I was signed off work and after a 8 weeks felt well enough to return. On my first day back, I was told that I was to report…
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can I choose my start date
Hi everyone I have been awaiting my cbr check to come through before starting doing the same job but instead of casual of a part time basis with set hours. Before I can start part time I need to be able to take two weeks of unpaid leave but obviously with the run up to christmas this is fairly difficult to do, plus if I…
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Job offer, but must be self-employed
Hi all - I wonder if anyone could give me some advice, please. After going for an interview last week, I've just received a part-time job offer in a local shop, three days a week - so far so good (I was over the moon). However, the owner said he would pay me in cash (declared at the end of the year) and I would need to…
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Work demanding 'medical'
This year I have had 3 incidents of 'illness' In Mid August I got rushed to hospital after an asthma attack and was off for 5 weeks. I went back to work..but the week after was bad again and ended up having another 4 weeks off. Last week I was ill and had 2 days off - the cold weather is setting my chest off - and have now…
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Redundancy Law Question
Hi all. I understand from reading other threads that when an employer is making more than 100 staff redundant they must give 90 days notice. I work for a large company that is making 300-400 people redundant across the area, but only roughly 50 in my particular department. Would this mean we qualify for the 90 days notice,…
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Working from Home
Hi, I would like to work from home, but I am sooo fed up with all the scams out there, I feel like I have been searching forever. I used to work in an office but now I am a mum I would like to work from home. I don't mind data entry or typing work (but I will consider other things), so if there is anyone out there who…
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Job Seekers Question & Sole Trader (Self Employed)
Hi all, I have just found out that i wont be having a job at the end of the week and have a few questions to ask. I have been putting plans together to startup on my own as a Sole Trader for now doing IT Support in my area and i thought as i will be out of work next week should i take this time to try and kick start my new…
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Raising a Grievance and Redundancy - what should I do?
I am 30 weeks pregnant and have had some time off work with pregnancy related illness caused in part by ongoing bullying, victimisation and harrassment. I did report this to my union and was advised to keep a record. Whilst off sick I was accused of abuse of company property and sent a letter which asked me to sign it to…
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Being made redundant, start a temp position whilst in consultation?
I am being made redundant but there is a minimum 30 day consultation period which is ending soon. I have been offered temporary work starting just after the consultation period 30 day mark is reached. It seems that the consultation may drag on a few weeks. I am due a redundancy package, so don't want to resign for the sake…
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Help Please absensce from work
I have been off work for a fortnight now. The doctor signed me off last monday saying I might need one- two weeks off and wrote "one week" on the note and prescribed Diazepam amongst two others. I was fully intending returning back tomorrow, and thought i would ride the storm as the drugs were making me act strange,…
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Job Interview
Hi All, I have job interview tomorrow ,Monday. Is it acceptable to go in with written list of point/questions and make notes during interview. Surely this shows some planning and interest in the answers to my questions, and not just coming up with questions on the hoof, just to ask something. Any pointers, as it is my…
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Notice period whilst on probation
Any ideas on the following, I am in a contract that states I am to provide one months notice to leave the company. My current job is causing me a lot of stress and anxiety. I can't bear the thought of working a full months notice with xmas coming up and other mitigating circumstances making things hard for me. I was…
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might lose job, no contract -where do she stand
my sis has worked for her employer for over two years (insurance brokers), but has not had a contract. her boss has now put targets in place, and her wage will be deducted if she doesnt meet them. Quite simply is this legal? thanks in advance k
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Contracts- please read any help welcome
If the company you worked for were brought out but not all paper work signed, but you were being paid by the new company of who you now work for. Who should your contract be with? original employer? or new employer? even after a year, would you or not expect the same clauses in your contract as the other employees?
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how can i keep my call centre job
I have been in the sponsor so for a week last week of training and only passed one AQF 87 per cent others I got were in the 70’s and a few in 60’s and a few in 80’s I will now go back to the sponsor and will need to get in 3 AQFs 85 or above. The reason I keep failing is because I am too hesitant not positive enough no…
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Redundancy Threat!!! Too late for income protection???
My partner currently works for Woolworths. It is clear from this week's media that the company is in a vulnerable situation and possibly on the brink of administration. Woolworths are trying to sell the company as part of a rescue plan. As a result, my partner has been looking to take out income protection insurance. The…
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Any jobs at Sainsburys
Hi, Is there anyone who works for Sainsburys who could tell me wether or not they are recruiting at the minute or offering overtime to current employees? Thanks
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self-employment and looking for work!
Sadly my business has failed after four years and i am seeking a new job. Any suggestions on how i can explain on an application form in a positive manner my wish to return to my previous employment as a support worker in the care industry.
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Application form and self-employment
I have a number of application forms to complete. All these forms ask for my "Employment Details Previous or last Employer". Until recently i was self-employed so I was the previous employer. Do i put in my previous employer from four years ago or myself? Thanks for any help or advice.
