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Reduced contracted hours
I was handed a letter Sunday from my manager (24/07/2011). It had been written by our operational manager and given to the manager on Friday telling her to give it to me Sunday. Basically telling me that in 7 days my Contracted hours of 31 were being cut to 21. The reason given was to allow another employee to join us to…
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Any advice on jobseekers and rent appreciated?
Hi all , Im a new user, just registered in the hope of any advice on my current situation. I'm 24 and lost my job about 2 months ago. I was on a probation period with an employer that I worked for for around 8 months through an agency. After working for the company through the agency I was offered a permanent contract,…
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Confused by student loans.
Sorry if this is on the wrong forum. Right I'm 27 and currently living with my parents. I've finally figured out what I want to do with my life and found the perfect course to help me achieve it. The problem is the costs. I work full time at the moment but the tutor for the college course (it's level 3) has told me there…
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Courses/Certifications requiring iPad
Not sure if this is the correct forum to ask, but still... My employer pays me £650 for external training and individual development every year. This could be any course or package use for self development. I've checked with the HR department and they said ok to have package which you need laptop/iPad as part of it. Hence…
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IT Recruitment Consultant Presentation Help!!
I have to do a presentation for an IT Recruitment Consultant role tomorrow. However, i haven't worked in recruitment before and i am seriously stuck on one of the required points. How would you build a territory from scratch? I would be very grateful for any advice as i have searched the internet top to bottom and can find…
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Which MSc should I do?
I'm looking to move in to an environmental role (not sure what yet, may do a PHD) at some point and plan to do an MSc in September. Working full time so any course would need to be part time or distance learning Been offered a place with Manchester University to read Environmental Governance Work have agreed to release me…
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Decisions, ideas?
Hi everyone! Im gonna cut the story short and could do with some advice Im an account manager for a beauty counter with no staff been looking for a career in travel as this is my main passion. I had a call from travel agents whom im calling back tomorrow which will hopefully be about an interview. My issue is if i do…
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JSA- How long does it take before you can make a ‘new’ JSA Claim?
I’ve been claiming Income based JSA but have had to stop claiming for a while as I’ve been sent to a work programme. How long does it take before you can make a ‘new’ JSA Claim, In the past I’ve waited 3 months before claiming again, is that too long?
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Overpayed by previous job Now Unemployed
Hi everyone i was wondering if you can offer some advice. I have received a letter saying i have been over payed by a previous employer. It has emerged it has been an error on there part as i was not working for the company at the time. I understand in this circumstance i am liable to return the overpayment however...…
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Employment Tribunal Appeal
Hi All Can onyone advise me, can I appeal the decision made at the employment tribunal on grounds that i can prove the respondants lied and just found they doctored a piece of evidence they submitted in the bundle file ? also how long do i have to get the appeal in ? Thanks
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Can anyone advise on Grievance/Termination procedure?
Hello....... I have been off work for 11 months (with a new Fit Note taking me well over 12 months) through a work accident that has left me with a bulging disc in my low back. (I have a PI claim in) I have been to 4 occupational health sessions with the doctor and in the latest report he said it is highly probable my…
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Claiming back VAT on equipment bought for work
Hi, I have just been chatting to my stepson, who has been working as a vehicle technician for the last three or so years. So that he can carry out his job he is required to purchase his own tools and equipment. Would anyone be able to clarify if he is able to reclaim the VAT on his purchases and how he could do it. I have…
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Self Employed vs Jobseekers
I'm currently on JSA and I've been looking into becoming self employed as an "Odd Job Man" and have been working out finances on a worst case scenario. I have been using entitledto for for the estimated benefits if things don't go to plan. So with a £0 profit Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit will remain the same…
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Limited company and director's wage??
I have a small limited company (that doesn't earn too much so probably won't pay much tax at all) and am the only director and don't employ anyone. Does anybody know if there is a limit (or recommended amount re tax purposes) of what to pay yourself? I've never paid myself officially and am not sure what dividends are and…
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Contract hours
Hello, I work at Sainsbury's, my contract hours are 24, it should be increasing to 29 from 31st July. They give me this form to sign 3 weeks ago. On my schedule it still says contract hours 24 for the week commencing 31st July and the week after. They gave me below 29 hours for both weeks. Can they cancel my new contract…
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Which supermarket is best?
Hi, I have some disabilites and left full time employment in March after maternity leave, I know feel that I would like to get a small part time job to start getting back into the game so to speak! I'm moving to a new area and this seems like the right time to find something and a way of making friends etc.. Ideally I'd…
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£28600 a year, income tax- what is the wage?
That is how much my uncle pays each year in income tax and he bet me twenty pound that I won't be able to work out his salary, so there is money to be made in this so it's important you report accurately LOL:j
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Second job??
Not too sure if its in the right place but hope you can help? Im a student who has just finished my 2nd year. for the last 4 years i have worked at a shop who kindly kept me on to work weekends and holidays as i used to be the assistant manager before i went to uni. this summer they are struggling with giving me the hours…
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Should I take the job?
Hi all, I am a regular user of this site, but just created a new login to ask this question in case anyone I know logs in and may see this as my username is quite specific and they will know it is me.... I have been in talks with a customer of mine and they want me to come and work for them. I have known this customer for…
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legal lunch break law
hi, does anybody know the law for how long you can work before you have to take a break. i work for a nationwide courier company who have started a new system which plans your route for you. the trouble is the program is sometimes not giving me a break til after 7 hours of work. i start work at 6, with loading i can leave…
