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Distance learning - recognised overseas?
Anyone know of a course of distance learning that is recognised overseas like Australia? I am after GCSE's or Nutrition, i googled it and can't seem to find one myself that says "internationally recognised" Any ideas? Thanks.
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Recruitment subsidy - self marketing voucher
Well I've been on JSA for 6 months, and had the 26 week interview were I came across the Recruitment subsidy - self marketing voucher ( the person who came up with the name should be shot for crimes against English). Basically this is a bribe, now if anyone employs me on a permanant basis they get £500 and another £500…
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Pay rise
I work in a supermarket., And about this time of year we get a small pay increase, Maybe it is to do with the minimum wage, Is there one due soon?
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You get a job, get in and discover its not the job you applied for?
Is there actually anything you can do? You've handed in your notice at your previous job, you couldn't go back, is there anything you can do short of leaving?
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Please help
My son works part time (16hrs) He lives with his partner who is 4 months pregnant. They are not disabled and have no other children because of this they can get no tax credits. They have been told they are not eligible for housing or council tax benefit and are getting desparate. I said they would be better off if he…
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Tax on Payment in Lieu of Notice
A friend left her job at the end of last month under less that happy circumstances. Part of the agreement was that she would receive several weeks pay in lieu of notice (taxable) plus a tax free lump sum. Having now received her final salary slip she was surpised to see that her tax code had changed back to the default…
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10% pay cut???
My employer has requested that management sign up to a 10% pay cut. I just want to know what my options are. What can they do if I refuse? Can they terminate my employment or would they have to make me redundant and therefore pay redundancy pay ( I have however received a letter stating that my job is not 'at risk'). They…
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Don't know what to do, any suggestions?
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sick pay
I am a self employed hair dresser am i entitled to sick pay
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Graduate Talent Pool
I was watching TV the other day and this was mentioned so thought I would post it to see if it is of use to anyone. "Graduate Talent Pool is a new government service that matches graduates with internship opportunities. On the site you can search and apply for internship vacancies posted by employers. Getting an internship…
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Working Unsociable Hours?
Ok since Midnight 11th August 2009 my husband has been working midnight to midday shifts. Starting midnight Monday morning till friday midday each week. Today is hopefully the last of this and he'll be back to his normal 6am start Monday. Is this classed as unsociable hours and if so are the employees entitled to extra pay…
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Job application , do I phone for an update?
I applied for a job that I would love to do on monday , I was supposed to be sent an application but had to go in to collect one and fill out there and then as the paperwork they sent was only a job description , thing is is it good to ring up to check any progress etc ie appear eagre? if so what should I say ? I did speak…
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Jobcentre Rant (long)
This is just a rant regarding our local Jobcentre. My DH was made redundant 13 weeks ago after 40 years in the catering industry, the last 9 years at senior manager level and who has never ever claimed any kind of benefit in his life. He also suffers from peripheral neuropathy which has left him with minimal feeling in his…
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Time off @ my new job
Hi, I have applied, successfully been shortlisted, offered a new job and accepted the offer. This is all fantastic news, however I want to clarify a few things with my new employer and I am finding them hard to get hold of. One thing in particular is taking time off. At my current job I am free to take time off when I…
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social services assitant training
i have seen an advert on gumtree for social services assitant traing at a place called City Gate Training Centre i have called them and asked about the training but how can i go about finding out if the centre is totally legite and that people have found work after finishing the course. they say that its 4 days in college…
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Have a degree and overqualifed
At the moment, I'm finding jobs that don't require a degree, due to the lack of money I have now, want something to do, and keep my CV 'alive'. The reason for finding jobs that don't require a degree is that I'm having trouble finding jobs related to my degree in IT. I tried applying for jobs related to my degree, but I…
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NHS job interview
Hi My brother is attending an interview for a job as a handyman for the NHS. Any interview tips please?
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Less hours....do i have to agree?
Hi all, My company has decided to save money they want to change my hours by doing 8 less hours per week ( around £60 less a week in my wages for me ) Other people were told they would do less and were made redundant when they didnt agree. I decided the loss was too much and i said that i also would take redundancy and…
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Constructive Unfair Dismissal/ Administration Question, please!
There's a hugely long story behind this, but I just wondered if anyone could help with a basic question tonight. We've written the same question to our solicitor, but she won't be replying til sometime tomorrow... We are in the process of taking my husband's company to an Employment Tribunal for Constructive Unfair…
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Getting a job after dismissal on grounds of capability
As prev posted, I've been on the sick from my job with NHS Direct for about 8 weeks now. When my current sicknote runs out I'm due a 2nd meeting with my employer in which I think I'll be dismissed on grounds of capability, as this is what they implied in 1st meeting. If this happens, I don't want to claim sickness benefits…
