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Long Term Sick applying for a job HELP!!
Hey Peeps, Just to give a bit of background. I am 26 and have worked constantly since the age of 16. In 2007 i had to leave my long term job at asda due to arthritis. I have been unemployed for 4 years but i now feel i am ready to return to work. I have found a job that i wish to apply for which is within my physical…
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easiest job you've had/work ideas
Hi. Im looking to get back to work. I've been able to live off of savings for a while now but I really want to get back out there. I feel kind of embarrassed about not working. Its been about a year. Problem is that I suffer quite badly from nerves/anxiety. I also think I may have depression, although have never been too a…
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Jobseekers National Insurance Credits
I am nearly 60 on Income based Jobseekers, as I have a small pension, JS currently give me £3 a week soon to disappear as my pension is increasing. NI are being credited. I have over 30 years required for a full pension. Mortgage is paid so dont get Interest payments so in effect I am signing on for nothing it seems. If I…
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Updating your profile on Twitter, Facebook, Linked In
Good Morning Folks I was just wondering, if it is worth updating your profile on websites such as Twitter, Facebook, and Linked In, in order to increase your chances of gaining employment. Or would it be a bad idea - i.e. prospective employers can see your 'life history' before they even consider you for an interview? What…
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National Insurance - do I have to pay?
Become officially redundant today - will be getting a reduced works pension but an 18 month wait for state pension - hoping to work part-time. I have paid well over 30 years NI contributions will I continue to pay NI if I find a part time job?
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New Contract
Advice request: My Daughter, has been employed by the same company for approx 2 years, recently her hours of employment changed, the company have issued a new contract for her to sign, it is virtually the same as the previous contract, however when she signs,the contract states " No previous employment counts toward your…
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Discretionary housing payment
Would I be entitled to one? I'm in a never ending spiral, last year I was out of work and for the first 13 weeks the council paid my full rent after that though it was reduced to £281 when I pay £400. I got in work after 5 months but I was obviously in arrears. Worked until like March and I'd just about got straight with…
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probation period
my 6 months probation period has been extended for 2 more months: is it legal?
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National Insurance Contributions Refund
In 2006-2007 I worked for 2 employers one after another and my total earnings were 4973, which was below the personal tax allowance at the time. I asked for a tax recalculation and the Tax office refunded all the tax I paid. I have also paid a total of £176.22 NIC. But then a used a tax calculator such as…
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Think im getting fired or deciplined in the morning
Hi, Please help on this situation, my employer has informed me that next saturday i HAVE to attend a 1 day course. I asked would i get paid (only work mon - fri) and manager rudely replied no. This all ended in a row and me telling my manager to f-off. I have now heard the manager has made a formal complain about me…
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National holiday
My boss is refusing to give us the day off for royal wedding, we are office workers in the construction industry, can he make us go to work?!!
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Is this bullying? Harrassment?
I work in a small dept and have two people I "Line manage" (A & B)and two others who work for me but are line managed by someone else. A&B are on EXACTLY the same contract, clearly I know this as I have their contracts and terms of reference in my office. Person A keeps telling B that they are on a higher band and getting…
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How to start up IFA firm???? anyone?!
HI, I have just complete the Diploma in regulated financial planning. My question now is, what do I have to do to set p my own IFA consultancy??? ie, regulations etc?? THANKS to anyone that can help! :j
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Struggling with completing application
hello, Struggling with one aspect of a application form which I am trying to complete. Its for an Outreach Advisor position within a charitiable organisation. The criteria is: Abiltiy to work as part of a team whilst being able to make decisions within given boundaries There isn't much context as to what they may mean. Any…
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Job Application for bank - leaving/missing out a job I quit. Good idea?
I'm applying for a job in a bank, who need 5 years residence & employment history. Heres the problem...exactly 5 yrs ago I worked in a kitchen for a couple of weeks. It was awful & I left without telling them...just didnt show up 1 day for work & they didnt contact me either?!! Ha! Trouble is do I put it on my app, as they…
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Working frome home.
I am looking for a genuine...work from home..job. Has anyone out there got any advice..many thanks.:D
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Step Ahead Programme?
Why is the Job Centre coming down with these jobs, I take it I can't apply for them either as I already have a job, I've been trying to get out now for over a year, and I live in an area with few jobs but when 1 does come on the market its a a Step Ahead job
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30% paye???
Hi, I wondered if someone has a little bit of advise. My other half has been temping for a few weeks now. The set-up is as follows: He has been placed through a recruitment agent. But it seems that he is not paid through the agent, but a company called LiquidFriday. He says that he is paying around 30% of PAYE, which can't…
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still no holiday pay
my ex employers are still refusing to may my holidays, I handed in my notice giving 1 week as per contract, they did not want me to work it, although I was happy to work it. All because of a clause in contract that states you must have taken all your holidays before the notice is handed in, however the abusive actions of…
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Work havn't paid me my holiday pay and I'm not at fault
Hello guys I work in a restaurant, even though its after christmas, the restaurant has still been very busy. All the other chefs have took there holidays and have been paid. Except i've took my holidays and I havnt been paid. This companies cut off date is the 21st march (their tax year start/end) but I was only able to…
