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declaring illness on job application forms
:hello: Just a quick question, end of July I was sacked due to a illness I didnt declare on a application form (because I was never told I had too) now I am back looking for a job and was wondering do I declare my illness on job applications? As I dont really want a repeat of what has happend.
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Temporary work and joint claims
Hi there, my partner and I are currently on JSA as a joint claim, and have a claim for housing and council tax benefit in the works. My question is, I am currently undertaking periodic supply work as a teacher, all I know regarding this is if I take more than 16 hours in a week then I have to close my claim. How would my…
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Making a few quid while looking for work?
Hi, I've recently lost my job, claiming for jsa and actively looking for work. Fortunately my partner who lives with me has a job and is bringing in money. I was wondering if anybody had any ideas of making a few quid whilst I'm looking? I've got a mortgage and saving for a wedding next year so just a little worried at the…
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Employer changing shift pattern - do I have rights?
I currently work 30hours per week over 3 days. 2 x 12 hours (with a 30 minute unpaid break) and 1 x 7 hour shift. I have just been told that I can no longer work these shifts, and must work 4 x 7 hours for 3 weeks and then a 5th shift every 4th week to make up my hours for the month. I do not want to work a 4th shift and…
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worried about possible bad reference
Hi all I finished work as a social worker four years ago after having my last child. Whilst in employment I made two mistakes and I'm really worried that they will now effect me as I try to start practicing again with an agency. I had no relationship with my manager who i hated with a passion, but she has since left, but…
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Applying for JSA - job options
Hi all, I am thinking of applying for contribution based JSA. I am a qualified legal secretary but haven't worked as a legal secretary for about 6 years so very out of the loop. I have done admin/office jobs though. Anyway, my question is, I would like a change of direction and want to chase my dream job as a Librarian.…
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Great Bear Distribution Interview
Hi all A bit late, got home today to a letter inviting me to interview tomorrow. I am going but need to know any tips, any one advise?
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no Insurance contributions paid - up S*** creek
jeez another twist in the daughter in law saga. posters may remember an earlier post help...holiday pay withheld. My DIL applied for JSA - she had letter this morning turning her down as there had been no NI contributions made since December 07! she start work for my sister in Jan 08 on the understanding she was 'on the…
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I am so mad!!!
Went to an interview this morning. All was going well until he asked me my age. I hesitated but said I was 32. Then he continued to ask me about my living arrangments and about my plans to marry & have children (whether or not he'd noticed my engagement ring I'm not sure). I didn't think they could ask you these things…
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Work 'Investigation'
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benefit reduction?
i am married working part time 16 hours per week have 2 children aged 12 and 13. just found out i will be better off on unemployment benefit ,if i packed up work will there there be a reduction in mt benefit,if so how long and it can only be reduced on mt benefit not my familys is this true thank yoy
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lone parent wanting to return to work & retrain
Hi I was just hoping somebody could offer some advice a very good friend of mine has 2 adorable children which she brings up alone (the youngest is under one) she has her own property which there is a mortgage on she was really hoping to go back to college soon to retrain as hairdresser(something she did after leaving…
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How do I find work?
I have been out of work for many years and I am having problems finding a job, and it is nearly leading in to depression. I apply for jobs and get interviews so it seems my skills of applying for jobs work, but it's hard these days trying to find a job to apply for. I do voluntary work to keep my mind off getting fed up. I…
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Off sick, now working from home & holiday
I had an injury at the end of June which prevented me from going to work. In the 1st 2 weeks of my sick leave, work called me and asked me to do some urgent work, which I did. I was then signed off for a further 2 weeks. HR found out about me doing work at home, and basically I was asked my opinion - I said I didn't mind…
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JSA and College
Hey, Just a quick question really, i was made redundant about 3 weeks ago and have just started claiming JSA, im thinking about maybe going to college part time to a) keep me busy and b) give me some new skills to put on my CV, is there any kind of financial assistance that I may be able to apply for in terms of course…
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CV help
Hello everyone. My husband just lost his job and needs to write a CV. I was hoping if anyone knows of any good free sites where he can find help with writing it (it's been a long time since he did it last) and also good recruitment agencies, or any other sites that could be helpful. Many thanks.
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Do I have any rights at all?
I'm currently in a job covering maternity leave for my colleague, taking over her forty-five hours in addition to my own thirty hours per week. This has entailed working 45 specified hours weekly and overtime. I don't have a contract, and have asked on numerous occasions for assistance as the workload is juts too big for…
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Why have a got another review meeting.
I've been on JSA for just over six months. I have had two review meetings so far. The last one was on the 11th of August, and I have now got a letter saying I have another one on the 22nd August. Why have a got another one so soon? I am going to ask my advisor next week, but wondering if anyone, esp JCP staff, think this…
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Starting a New Job, No Money?
Hey. I am currently on job seekers allowance and I have been offered a job which is over 200 miles away. Before attending the interview I asked the job centre if there would be any help financially for me to move if I was offered the job and I got the vague answer of yes. Now I have been offered the job, I have applied for…
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chasing holiday pay
can anyone advise me on best way to claim unpaid holiday pay from my employer.i left my job with no notice but was informed by CAB that i was still entitled to holiday pay.i have never been offered a written contract even though i requested one so am unsure about how many weeks holiday i was entitled to.i have been in…
