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Utterly confused.......
Hi,I claim income based J.S.A. as I work just 1 hour and 15 mins each day(only in term time,which is 41 weeks a year) cleaning at a playgroup.Last year I earned in total 1,353.42p.Of which 270.60p was stopped in tax.I recently submitted my last 5 months wage slips,as requested.I was phoned by J.S.A. offfice based at…
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How to choose between jobs?
Ok, so here's the score: I've been offered to come back for a new contract with a company I worked for a few months ago. While this might sound bad, unfortunately in this business, when you are starting out, you only get offered very short contracts (2-3 months often). While I've yet confirm start date, it looks like 1.…
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Employment contract advise please.
My daughter has been working for a very small local enterprise since 28 Feb 2011. She works 30 hours a week on minimum wage. She has never had a written statement of employment, she has never had any paid holidays and often worked Bank Holidays for no extra remuneration. She has now been given a written statement of…
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17 year old son being bullied by boss
:mad: My student chef son works in a kitchen of a restaurant part time. he has been there about 3 months and i have just found out that his boss, the head chef and owner, is bullying him. I understand that a little bullying goes on everywhere but he has been slapping my son round the head! This is NOT acceptable! Only…
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Hm . . Overtime?
I work 16 hours a week, 3 days a week. 9-4, 9-4, 9-1. I agreed these hours with work so I can get to DD's nursery in time to pick her up (I live quite far away from work) Boss informs me that we have training next week (I was told a month ago - Officially I was told "Block X and X day in your calendar its for XX training)…
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Energy company, credit checks?
I posted this in another section of the forum but got no replies. Anybody got any experience/views? thanks I'm going to be discharged from bankruptcy in about a month. I've just applied for a customer services administrator role with an energy company. I don't know what one yet as it's through an agency online. I've got…
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Application question clarification
I'm currently completing a job application, but just want clarification on one question. It is "Please provide an example of how you have a) successfully worked as part of a team and b) worked on your own to complete a particular task." Am I right in thinking this is one task where I have both worked in a team and…
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Places for people
Does anyone work for Places for People ? I'm trying to find out , as much as possible, the format of their standard interviews.
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Paid for attending meeting at work?
A very quick question, if you have been asked to attend a formal meeting with your employer and it is taking place at the end of your shift should you expect to get paid for it? Some background - one of my friends was reported for speeding in a work vehicle by a passenger in said vehicle. His manager called him into have a…
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New self-employed guidance
I am led to understand that self-employment rules are changing, or at least being enforced more strictly. Is it the case that a self-employed person who works for only one company can be considered to be employed by said company (I believe this is true) and that if the self-employed person then fails to declare earnings…
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Long Term Sick Legal Question
Hi, I've been off work long term since the beginning of March, and have just returned this week on a phased return to work. One of the first things I was told on my return was that my holiday entitlement will be adjusted to take this into account. They said I'd be dropped down to only having 21 days holidays. The extract…
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Absolutely Miserable and Need Advice
:( Hi all - this could end up being a very long post but I need some urgent advice. I will try and keep it concise. I have been employed with my current company for a little over two years; I started there in an administrative position and was promoted to Office Manager with one direct report in the first nine months,…
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Withheld holiday pay
I've just recently let my previous job for a new one but they have withheld 6 days holiday. My Holiday runs Jan to Dec and I left in July. At the end of last year I was asked not to use up my remaining 6 days in December so carried them over but My contract states [FONT="]On ton termination of your employment, holiday…
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Fedex Salesman
Hi, Ive applied for a role with Fedex as a sales man. Just wondered if anyone had any ideas as to what the company is like? What Benefits they offer etc
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Help with work outside of being in a touring band
Hey guys, I'm after any suggestions you may have please. I'm 21 years old and I'm in a band. Starting from September we're going to be touring what averages out at around 1 week of every month. I'm currently employed in a financial claims management company but I'm 99% sure that I'm not going to be able to keep my job for…
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Anyone apply for a job via AXAs site?
Anyone apply for a job via AXAs site? I have applied for the perfect job for me at Axa. It matches my skill set, salary, is local, has great benefits and they look to be a great company to work for . They ask you to go via their site which I have done and the site notes my application as *submitted* The closing date was…
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BBC3 Up For Hire
BBC3 up for hire I applied for this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/beonashow/up_for_hire And bbc called me, I was so shocked I said stupid things like money motivates me and I lost my job because I was too slow. So I didn’t get to the next stage skype interview. But I did really well getting that far, just…
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Do I ring them or wait patiently?
Hi all, I went for a job interview yesterday and they said they would ring me at the end of the day to let me know if I was successful or not. Great I thought! nothing worse than waiting...well if your impatient like me anyway. :p Well the end of the day came and went, and they still haven't rang. Should I ring them? Or…
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Part time cashier job at bank
Hi all Just a few things re my part time job. I work as a weekend cashier at a bank and have done for a year or so (as am curently a student.) The branch I'm based at is in my town; however I am often asked to cover at other branches (in nearby towns) for which the journey time is an extra 30+ minutes each way. The company…
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Made a mistake on my CV - how much damage limitation should I attempt?
I recently applied for a post that focuses on information work (particularly the reliability/quality of data stored on an electronic system). Long story short, I recycled a CV from last year and while I edited it to meet the new post specifically, I left my old mobile number on! :o The recruiting manager emailed me and…
