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Notice period before contract signed?
I started a new job at the start of September, in a school. I accepted the job in May but during the summer holidays I had a change of heart about the direction my career is going, which means I don't want to be employed at the school anymore. I've applied for a couple of jobs and am confident that I will get one of them.…
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Being forced to train for something i dont want to do
I have worked for a large supermarket for the past 15 years. I stack shelves in a supermarket i have done this job since working there. Two people who unload the wagons are on long term sick so we have been told that we all have to be trained to unload the wagons, I really dont want to do this can they sack me for…
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Method Statements
I need to compose a method statement with regards to car valletting. Any advice on where maybe I could get a free (preferably) template, which I could alter to my needs. Thanks.
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Recruitment agency question
I've just applied for a job online via Triumph recruitment agency. They have emailed back saying they are interested in my C.V. and saying they need a scanned copy of my CRB check and passport. I am reluctant to send these off without knowing a bit more about the agency - they didn't include a phone number in the email. Is…
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Not quite sure what to do with myself
I'm looking for work after graduating with a Law degree from a good uni. I decided quite early on in my degree i dont want to become a solicitor/barrister and my plan is to apply to graduate schemes, most probably in HR. Herein lies the problem - these start in Sept 2012, so i have a year where idealy id like to get some…
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MSE News: 900,000 to get minimum pay rise
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: " 900,000 workers will get a pay rise when the minimum wage breaks through the £6-an-hour barrier this weekend ..." Read the full story: 900,000 to get minimum pay rise
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help needed for illness/disability
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help needed for illness/disability
Hi My sister has recently been diagnosed with COPD (only relatively mild at the moment - but will get progressively worse over time). She was released from hospital (Monday) and returned to work yesterday (Wednesday), having only had a week off work self-certified which included the 5 days hospitalisation. She is really…
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Employer cancelling annual leave due to bereavement
Hi all, I'm after a quick bit of advice from you knowledgable people! My Dad died last Thursday. My brother and I came home from work (we both work and live in different parts of the country from my parents) on the Thursday and have also stayed at home (and off work) this week. The funeral is next Tuesday. My brother…
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Fit note and employer
Hi I am currently signed off work by the doctor due to my knee giving way and being told i need to keep off it until the orphopedics have looked at it. I was originally signed off for a week and today been signed off for another two weeks. My problem is my oh took the original fit not into work on the saturday due to…
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Wages Worries
Hi all, Can't go into too much detail in case someone sees but here is the basic dilemma. A family member has recently changed jobs in the middle of September. Handed his notice in (at the time his manager was on holiday). Manager accepted notice with immediate effect instead of him having to work 4 weeks' notice so he…
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pay dates
So say you get paid either end of the month or 1st of the month. When is the cut off period usually for that months pay? I'm starting a new job on 17th October so there are two weeks till end of the month. Is it right in thinking I'd get paid the first week? With a previous job I'd get paid the last friday so anything from…
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"But you don't even pay me!"
Hello all I have been working for my current employer since June 28th 2010. I handed my notice in on 6th September 2011 for 3 reasons: 1) my bosses unreasonable / demanding attitude and the stress I have encountered working here 2) my salary has been paid late on 6 or 7 occasions (in June I didnt receive a salary until…
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Interview 'question you'd like to ask us' how can I say this properly?!
I have an Interview tomorrow after having a successful phone interview last week. I have been thinking of questions an recording myself answering them without using my notes etc to see how I sound and alls going well so far- I hope ;) The thing is, I have a question I would like to ask them. I believe it sounds confident,…
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Racism, Discrimination, illegal contract from Marks & Spencer what are my options?
Hi there, i don't really know how to start this but here it goes. Basically, i had an interview for a job in Marks & Spencer. I went for the interview and i was told that due to me previously working for M&S i wouldn't need to go through the innital assessment. This wasn't going to be the case in the end, as i was told…
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Job dilemma - heart vs head - stay or go?
I am in a quandary about my work situation and would be VERY grateful for people's thoughts on it. I posted several months ago, under "Worried about rights / references", but my situation has since developed. I can't decide whether or not to stay in my job - and need to make a fairly swift decision, for reasons I'll…
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Help understanding new tax code implications
Hi can anyone shed some light on this please? I've been issued a new tax code as I have a company car. The tax code is 651L. I earn 23,000 per year and according to the 'Listen to the tax man' site, my new take home pay should be £1424 approx per month (about £20 less from before and including my student loan payment) The…
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Have I been taxed too much?
Good morning I have taken vol redundancy at work and I received my final payslip last week. My redundancy payment has not been taxed, but the remainder of £15,115.46 has been taxed 6074.57. This payment relates to 3 mths gardening leave, smp, omp and childcare vouchers. My tax code changed mid September from 720L to 558L.…
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Can my employer force a longer unpaid break on me?
I know that by law I am supposed to have a break of 20 mins if I work more than 6 hours. Our lunchbreaks are unpaid, but we record our times and can build up flexi so that, when we have worked enough extra hours, we can take the equivalent time as a day off. My manager is now telling me that I have to take at least 30 mins…
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Employer wants to reduce my pay, its complicated...HELP!
ive worked as a shop assistant for nearly 2 years now in a small off licience, about 3 months ago my boss sold the business and the new owner is doing everything to save money. i'm only 19 years old but my boss payed me the over 21 nmw (she said we all do the same work so we deserve to get paid the same) but my new boss…
