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Asda Magic session
Hi there, I've recived email today from Asda to attend a magis session but it doesn't say where and when, there is no link to follow and basicly I don't know how to book it. Please if anyone has done it before help.
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Previous employer refusing P45 and wage slip and says I was not employed
I started a new admin job second week of may, worked 10 days, then got flu and was off a week. I get emailed end may saying I am no longer required due to the working conditions in her home office. I was not given a contract, was refused statutory sick pay too. I did however get paid for the hours I worked but have not…
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minimum wage for apprentice
my son is currently a 1st yr apprentice painter decorator and is only on £100 a week which is between 25-70 a week less than rest of the people in his class at college ,i think there is a minimum of £2.50 per hour for 1st yr apprentices which works out at what he is on, i also worked for this company and know for a fact…
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How on earth do they work out unemployment figures?
So I read that 'UK unemployment fell 88,000 in the three months to April this year to 2.43 million, the biggest drop since the summer of 2000, latest data shows' And I also read that 'However, the number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance in May rose by 19,600 to 1.49 million. The rise was the biggest since July…
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Hmmmmm, go into Sales or Accountancy?
I am in my mid thirties and due to circumstances have never really pursued a career. Now my youngest is almost old enough for preschool, I'd like to start working towards a career. I'd like to do/train for something that will eventually be very well paid. The two things that jump out at me are sales and accountancy. I'd…
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HELP! FSA registration worries
Hello, I normally come onto the boards under a different name, but have got a question and its a little personal. I am a qualified financial adviser, was fully employed, qualified and registered as an approved person with the FSA. Due to family reasons i gave up the job and went into a different industry all together. I…
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Mum's been off sick from work for 4mths :( >>
She's just had an operation on her knee due to the bone wearing away and being in pain etc... she has a meeting tomorrow at work and they want to put her on a 3mth career break...how does this work? Shes not sure if she gets sick pay/any benefit help during that time before she goes back? Any ideas? I dont know but she's…
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Overpayment Help
If anyone could give me any advice at all, I'd be very grateful. From January 2009 - February 2010 I did a maternity cover role for my boss which was at a higher pay to my own job. I was told at the time that my own job would still have a yearly increase and that I would be paid this after the maternity leave cover…
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Job Dilema - practical?
Ive been looking for a full time job for what feels like forever and after hundreds of applications Ive only had one interview, for a job I was offered and that I turned down (didn't agree with the company's morals - well talked about on these forums). Anyway jobs have started to dry up in the area and so I started…
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Can someone give me details of the governments latest back to work scheme?
Hi folks I remember hearing on the news briefly last week, that the government is launching a new scheme where it pays employers to take on new staff. Can you tell me when this scheme will come into force? Is it only available for people who are signing on at the job centre? The reason whyI am asking is because I got made…
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Handing Notice in - Do I have to work shift?
Hi, Ive had a second job in a pub for 12 weeks now. It has been to supplement my income, but due to various reasons, I wish to hand my notice in. I have to give 1 weeks notice. I don't have a shift until 1 week today, starting at 5pm. If I hand my notice in after 5pm today - Will i have to work this 1 shift as part of the…
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Advice for getting started with temping?
I've just gotten back from a year travelling and am looking for some short term work while I await the outcome of some job applications (travelling has left me with serious cash flow problems!). How easy is it to get started with temp work and which agencies are best to try? Is it generally possible to get very short term…
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JSA claim denied
Hello I applied for Jobseeker Allowance last month and found out that they are refusing my claim. I was at uni prior to my JSA claim but withdrew from the course because I had failed miserably and couldn't continue. I got a letter from the uni confirming my withdrawal and the reasons why. I applied for JSA, gave them all…
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Employment law - rights when you don't have a child / secret childcare payments
Hi My current employer 'secretly' pays those with children in childcare, 25% of the childcare costs each month, how legal is this?, they don't appear to get taxed on it (as a benefit in kind). Can I take this to a tribunal as 'discrimination' against those who don't have children. If childcare costs are £400 per month,…
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How does gap year affect ability to claim JSA?
I have recently returned from a 15 month gap year abroad (not worked during this time) and was wondering how this would affect my ability to claim JSA if I can't find a job soon. My last lob was a 3 year fixed term contract then I left to go travelling. Should I register as unemployed even if I can't claim anything? Thanks!
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Tip for avoiding wretched employment agencies!!
I was surfing Reed dot co dot uk as you do and read an advert which really appealed to me. However, when I realised it was an agency, I did the usual and moved onto the next vacancy. Then I thought... hang on... lets try what Martin does with Secret Hotels... ie... cut and paste description of company and pop into google!…
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Job offer & current job causing a career dilema
I've been looking for a new job for the past few months and after going for 2 interviews I've now received a job offer. The new role includes an increase in salary over my current role and a bonus, which if given out could mean a near £10k increase in my annual salary (something I see as a significant increase). As it's…
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Reducing savings to qualify for housing benefit etc
I'm in a quandry and hope someone can help me think things through: Both me and my husband are now out of work, me for health reasons ( I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and other associated problems) and him due to redundancy. Over the last few years we have saved hard and put it into long term fixed rate ISA's. We also drew…
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Casual Holiday pay entitlement
Hi Martin I have been working on a casual basis as a chef in a couple of restaurants owned by the same company for up to 2 years and 6 months now. When looking at my previous wage slips since my start working for this company I've noticed that I have not been paid any accrued holiday pay. I have spoken to the Manager of…
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Help please for first-time self-employement noob :-)
Due to recent deterioration in health, I am considering self-employment from home (starting an online business). I already have experience buying / selling and making petty money on the side. I want to start doing it full-time. I do not have any experience making a 'living' from self-employment alone (in terms of…
