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Potentially not being paid -HELP!
I really hope someone can help. I am writing this on behalf of a freind. Girl F has been working for a company for over a year. Business reportedly booming and she is very busy at work constantly taking on new clients etc. New staff recently been taken on. Anyway, the company over the last month or so is only paying…
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Statuary paid holidays
Hi, I just came to the following website and it says that the minimum statuary paid holidays for people working full 5 days is 4.8 weeks which is 24 days. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/Timeoffandholidays/DG_10029788 In my company we still have 20 paid holidays. We do get all the bank holidays though. Can…
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Are there any ways to know about the jobs in Texas?
I want to know about the jobs that are available in Texas, as very soon I am planning to shift to Texas. What I am looking for are any proper channels or a source to help me know about the job scenario there. I have seen some sites that offer good information out there but if you people can get me some more to look out, it…
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temporary contracts question
Hi, just looking for a bit of advice as I can't seem to get any straight answers about this. I have been working at a school since September 2006. I had a temporary 1 year contract in the beginning, then in September 2007 I was given another 1 year contract. I then had to apply for my own job and be interviewed for it…
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Newsround is looking for a family affected by redundancy
Newsround are looking to cover the issue of redundancy from a child's point of view. They're looking for a case study of a child aged 9-12 whose parent, or parents, have been made redundant. They'd like to be able to talk to the child about the impact the redundancy has had on them. Ideally this would take place over the…
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Redundancy whilst using contract staff
Hi All Although not 'formally' in this position yet - just wanted to know if anyone knows the legal situation on this... I have an employment contract which states my full time, permanent position within the company I work for ( and is not of fixed length - have continuous service of 10yrs and 3 yrs ( Approx ) in this role…
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Anyone work for B and Q
I noticed 99% of jobs are part time. Is there a cross the board amount of hours like everyone is on 16 hours or something ?. Gives very little detail on their website about hours and what the job entails etc. thanks
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Potential job location change
This is hypothetical at the moment, but I have a slight hunch it could happen in perhaps 6 to 12 months time, so I want to be prepared... My contract states I work on site X, which is a 20 minute drive from where I live. One of the reasons for taking this job and leaving my last one was to reduce my 35 minute commute.…
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How quickly will I get offered temp work?
I have joined up with two agencies, daniel adams and forrest recruitment. am also trying to set up my work from home as a copy/audio typist. Have just had my first advert put in four papers for a month. But I want to do clerical temp work on the side or a part time/full time job. I have been applying for jobs anyway but…
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Is SMP deducted from 3 months PILON ?
I am 33 weeks pregnant and have just been informed my job is at risk. My Ordinary Maternity Leave starts on 1st December, but all redundant staff leave site on 15th December. I have a letter from my employer which states I am entitled to 39 weeks SMP (26 weeks of which is topped up by my employer to full basic salary). So…
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What jobs can a 15 year old do?
My son will be 15 next month and would like a little job to earn some cash. He's just started a paper round but we were wondering if there are any other jobs he could do? Or is the minimum age 16? Thanks
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WTC and temping
Is it worth applying for WTC if you also temp when you can? I am registered self-employed but making rubbish money, i would very probably be eligible at the mo. But the trouble is I also want to take any temp PAYE work I get offered - but my pal had no end of aggro with family credits, and I don't relish the idea of having…
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Job Seeker Benefit
Hi Am new here and this is my first post. I work full time and myself and my wife have 2 small children (14 months and 3 months) and she is trying to find weekend/evening work but is having no joy at all. Anyone got any suggestions on good places to find work and also, do you know roughly what she would be entitled to as a…
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Started on 1st working day of the month, but not paid fully?
I started a new job on Mon 3rd Nov, so the 1st working day of the month. However, my pay has been reduced by 2 days since: "Your annual salary has been divided by 365 days to arrive at a daily rate. As you started on November 3rd, 2 days have been deducted from your monthly salary" I don't think this is fair at all. I have…
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Help with Jobseekers / living with parents
Hi there, I was looking for a bit of advice on my situation. Having moved abroad for a bit I have returned to the UK in a bit of spot and am having to stay with my parents for a while. I am planning to claim Jobseekers allowance in the meantime untill I get on my feet again and find work etc. I have always worked all my…
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Help....my P45 is seriously wrong
Not sure where to start, easy to explain but a bit harder to put into words, so please bear with me. I recently left my job to work elsewhere. I had been working there since the start of the tax year and received my P45....no problems so far. I gave the P45 to my new employer (employer B) . I received 3 pay slips all of…
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Training abroad - what am I entitled to?
Hi there fellow Moneysavers! My employers are sending me to Europe for 2-3 nights for training. Although some people would see this as a perk (I don't particlaurly as I will be away from my family), I want to know what I am entitled to claim from my employer. Travel and accomodation are paid up front by them. My main…
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redundancy and re employment
Hi all Just after a bit of help. The company I work for the MD is retiring due to ill health and the business will close. We were given our 30 day consultaion period and no buyer was found so we were issued with redundancy notices on 7th November. Yesterday somebody put an offer in for the business and will decide by…
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Compentency Based Interview
Hi Looking for some advice.I have my first compentency based interview next week.I'm really struggling to think of some examples for the following headings:* Team work * customer handling * attention to detail * quality and focus * initiative and drive Can you take notes into an interview?
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Some advice please regarding stat maternity pay and work
Hi All, just enquiring on behalf of a friend. She is currently only receiving the government stat maternity pay. However, she needs to get a job as she desperately needs the cash but she is worried that it will affect her stat mat pay? Does anyone know if that would happen? Many thanks in advance Lisa x
