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Two jobs combined into one am I entitled to a payrise?
We've recently been through a round of redundancies where I work. As a consequence my colleague volunteered and was accepted for redundancy. It is now expected that I take over his role as well as my own. I am happy to do this, but when I asked if I would get a payrise I was told I wouldnt. Is there anything I can do to…
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Salary take home difference calculator?
Anyone know if a quick and handy tool I can use that basically allows me to compare/see the difference between to annual salaries? So it shows me what I'd take home after taxes and the difference between 2 or more inputs? I basically want a tool that I can use quickly to make my life easier, as it will save me from doing…
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notice of deduction from wages wrong ?
as per my employment contract we are told in writing when the deductions will take place, i was given a date 2 weeks ago as i hadnt worked the previous week they didnt deduct the money on the date the letter sent, Can they take it at the next pay day without further notice, or do they need to re issue as it states on the…
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Educated and out of work? New BBC documentary wants volunteers
Hi We've been contacted by BBC producers who are looking for people to take part in a new documentary. Please contact them directly if you are interested. Here's what they sent ... Educated and out of work? Up for Hire? A new BBC documentary is looking for young talented people between the ages of 18-24 who are desperate…
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part time jobs asda/sainsburys/tesco
hi does anyone do part time jobs for more than one of these at the same time? was just wondering if they have policies, official or unofficial, that if you do a prt time job for one they won't let you do one for one of the others.
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Maternity leave and new job
I am supposed to be returning to work next month (11th July). I have been on maternity for 9 months. I had my meeting with HR about what hours/contract I could go back on, what they are able to offer, I cannot do (it was my previous hours, which were 12 hours per week, with a flexible element, whereby I did overtime as and…
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Ending a fixed term contract
This was posted in another thread, but I didn't want to derail that one so started another: If someone has been working for the same employer, but not in the same role or in the same part of the company, for over two years on a succession of fixed term contracts, can they be dismissed when the fixed term contract ends or…
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Do I tell them?
I have an interview at the end of the week. Should I say that my current position is a fixed term contract which is ending in the next couple of months? There is a chance my contract will be renewed but at the moment I don't have that information. The salary is negotiable so I feel I may have better 'bargaining' power if…
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Self employment and expenses receipts...
Right, I've worked for a few companies where they've paid for my travel but I must 'prove' the cost with a receipt... not a problem. However HMRC said I really should have the receipts with my paperwork as proof, I explained that all I had were my oyster & bank statements showing the amounts and dates. They said they…
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Resignation while on paternity leave
Good afternoon, My wife is currently 9 1/2 months pregnant and I am due to go on Paternity leave when labour starts. The question I have is... I have been offered a mew job, can I still take paternity leave if I have handed in my resignation?? Could I spend my 4 weeks notice while on 4 weeks paternity? Thanks James
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Suspended! UPDATE ADDED
Hi i really hope somebody can give me advice as i am in a total mess! At 3pm this afternoon i received a call on my mobile from the boss. She said i was not to come in to work tomorrow as i had been suspended and there is a safeguarding issue. I am a senior carer of a home that goes above the call of duty. The boss would…
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Exploitation and exclusion at its worst.
This report came to my attention recently, it left me numb. These people are treated so appallingly. This is happening in the UK http://www.jrf.org.uk/sites/files/jrf/forced-labour-Northern-Ireland-summary.pdf Wasn't sure the best place to post so stuck it here.
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Second Job Help
Hi, I am looking at trying to get a second... Something in home work... I remember when I was a child my older step sister had a job making lipstick holders and she would get paid per 100 she made. I really need some extra money to pay some long term bills. Any help would be gratefully accepted. Thank you
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Help! Advice needed re job change
hi everyone. Been reading through some of the post and hoping I can get some positive advice here. Im sorry this is going to be lengthy, but am at my wits end. Worked for the Company for a few years. Busy job. Gone through a nasty divorce in the meantime and both kids flown the nest, so paying everything alone, and no…
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Temporary Contract
I was taken on as a retail assistant on a temporary contract for the Christmas period. Luckily, I was kept on after Christmas, again on a temp. contract. I'm now on my 4th temp contract and just wondered if there was a limit to how many temp contracts you can sign up to ie should I have been offered a permanent contract by…
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Pre-Hearing Review successful...more advice needed plz...
Hi there everyone, Last Monday 6th June, I had my Pre-Hearing Review (PHR) with my ex-employers in Manchester. I made my claim 3 months late (6 months from when I resigned)...and the fact that it was late is the reason for the PHR. I was told time and time again that it is very exceptional cases that judges grant out of…
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Project Management role
Hello I have an interview coming up next week for trainee project management role. I currently work in proj management albeit with a different job title that makes me sound more like a general assistant. The role is at a web design company. An ideas on the sort of questions they may ask? Thank you
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Polish National and Jobseekers allowance
Hi all, my girlfriend is a Polish National want to now can you claim Jobseekers Allowance immediately on arrival or is their a residency period. Been having real problems to find the answer. Many Thanks CSR1:D
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Question about notice period
’ve been at my current place of work since the end of November 2009 and have now been accepted onto the PGCE course starting in September. My contract says that I only have to give one weeks notice, however, I feel as though I should be giving more. Whilst the company has known from the beginning that I am looking for…
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Staying a sole trader or going ltd. company ??
Hello all, and thanks for all the valuable advice I have gleemed off this site in previous weeks. I have been wrestling with this for years now. I have been a sole trading joiner for 20 yrs. I work mainly for the same company and last year my accounts showed a profit of approx. 60k, net profit 30k. I employ my son and…
