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Bank Holiday Pay..
Hi There... I work for a recruitment agency. I Would like to know if I am entitled to bank holiday and public holiday pay if I have been cancelled, due to my place of work closing for the weekend.... I'm pretty sure on my contract it doesn't say that my bank holidays are extra to my statutory holiday pay, infact i don't…
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Warm front surveyors job - advice please!
My son applied for a job at a marketing and sales company. He was interviewed, and offered a 'position' - but self-employed. He has been required to work very long hours this week, and so far has apparently earned £30 - but not paid until the end of the month. It involves training in the morning - seems to be 'sales'…
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Legal implications of not working 4 week notice
Hi Folks. What are the legal implications / other implications of not working my 4 week notice period? (as stated in my contract) I do not feel any loyalty to my employer and as soon as I get another job, I am off. This is becuase they have not treated me well... Any other important points to look out for? I know i wont…
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Signing on at a new Jobcentre.
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can help me. It's a bit of an odd question! I have recently moved house, and decided to change what Job Centre to sign on at, due to being closer to another one. I went into the Job Centre I now want to sign on at, and they booked me in for an appointment for Thursday 28th to do a live claim…
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Lay off/self employed work
I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice, i was laid off from my job as a joiner 2 weeks ago, it could be a lengthy lay off, i have the chance to do some work on a self employed basis where i would be paid by cheque weekly, i want to follow the correct channels but i am unsure how to go about it, i am still…
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Part Time hours - Can they force me.....
Hello My Mother in law works part time and has done for long time now, This is due to medical reasons. Her work has put her on a course and requested she works the full 5 days for 2 weeks. When she highlighted this they basically said you would normally be sitting around the house.... Are they allowed to force her?
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Salary? more interviews?
Hi, I had an interview and was asked if I had any more interviews booked. I said yes even thought I didn't, I thought it sounded good to have some interviews planned.. Do you agree? I am applying for jobs that you don't really need any education for but it is good if you have experience. Sometimes they dont put the salary…
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this is going to sound thick but can anyone advise?
Ok i'm a 30 year old mum of 4 and finished uni in November last year. Due to various complications (for much of my uni days I was in an abusive relationship) I only got a 2:2 degree (BAH Criminology). I really want to start work as soon as my dd starts school in sep so have been looking around. This week I applied for a…
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Where to buy cheap but quality stationery from?
Hi Folks I am in the process of looking for work. I am thinking of sending out spec letters to local businesses in the hope of finding a job. Can you please advice if I should send my cv and covering letter in an A4 sized envelope or fold up the covering letter and cv, and send them in a smaller sized envelope (would be…
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Late wages and Holiday pay entitlement
Hi, Hope someone can help me out here, I recently handed my notice , I only worked there for 7 1/2 weeks so had yet to sign a contract but payday was last thursday. I chased the cheque yesterday as i had not received anything , heard nothing back so chased again this morning and was told it was posted yesterday. Today I…
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Self Employed Question
My partner is self employed and has done some work recently for another company - usually he invoices who ever he works for and we keep track of tax and national insurance etc. We've recently invoiced a company who want the details of his individual tax code and want to deduct the tax from his pay - i've not come across…
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improve writing skills
hiya not sure where to post this i've looked on the net but most places are fee charging so does anyone have any tips on how i can improve my writing skills in an attempt to get back into work i've been given a job working in an office but my writing is very poor when i write sentences i write every word in capitols i try…
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What makes a good Lawyer?
What really make a good lawyer? Was it by experience or grade or individual trait? I have seen few lawyers who qualify about 7 years ago but have been sought-after. What is the secret of their success? Barristers & Solicitors in the house, what is the secret? Cheers.
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Jobhunting and starting a career
Since leaving uni I have done a few jobs and some travelling as well, but now feeling ready to settle down and take my career a bit more seriously. My last job ended last month and I am now unemployed and actively looking for work. However I'm in a situation where I would like my next job to be the start of a career, but…
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Is it worth taking temporary work if your debts are currently covered?
Hello, I have been unemployed for the past 6 months and luckily my mortgage, loan and 2 CCs are covered with payment protection. I have not found any full time work yet but i really need to find something now as i am climbing the walls with boredom, i would like to apply for some jobs advertised as temporary but don't know…
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bonus overpayment
My bonus was overpaid by £5000, the employer didn't notice this until I flagged it up to them. I am happy to repay the amount but I am wondering how much I need to repay. The amount I would have received after tax would probably be just under £3000, the employer is asking me to pay back £1000 a month for the next 5 months.…
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Question regarding Getiing paid monthly!
Hi, wondering if anyone can help. My partner has got paid today from his new job (he started 4th april) but he has only got paid for 3 weeks! They told him its because he has to work a week in hand? Now correct me if i am wrong but i thought this only applied when getting paid weekly? Seems abit odd as its never happened…
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Asking for pay raise at review with infamously tight boss? (lond)
Hi, I work 4 days a week in a very small company (4 fulltime employees including the founding boss and his oldest son, 2 part timers including me, plus 3 - 4ppl on zero hr contracts who come in depending on customer workload and order planning). I've been here just over 3 years. Each year, employees are given a review…
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Network recruitment
A friend of mine is thinking of registering his CV with the above site,he says he has looked through the T&Cs and there is nothing there regarding fees for joining.Has anyone used these and if so did you have to pay and was it a good site to use,thanks,. http://www.network-recruitment.co.uk/
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Further Study/Training options
Hi guys I have completed a BEng in Automotive Engineering and a MSc in ENgineering project management and been working for a year as a graduate engineer for a 1st tier automotive supplier. I am wanting to move forward and get myself chartered but I am waiting for the company to get itself affiliated with the IMechE which…
