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Zero hours contracts and Bank staff...
I currently work for a care company and am employed on a 'zero hours contract' ( even though i still havent received a contract despite being employed since June). My hours average about 10 a week lol ( over 5 days... yes, i go out for 2 hours a day :mad:) I have now been offered a job with the NHS on a bank basis - which…
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MSE News: Jobs market 'set to get worse'
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Firms are scaling back decisions on whether to recruit more staff amid global economic 'turmoil', a new report says ..." Read the full story: Jobs market 'set to get worse'
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Disability
Employer will not make adjustments in relation to the Equality Act for employee they have said at meetings with them also on the phone that they would make adjustments, but in reality nothing change for employee over the years. Can employee now asked for the adjustments that they said that they will be making in writing…
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how does jsa work when working bank ?
Hi All, I am getting a little worried about which way to turn about work or JSA or both. I have been offered "bank" work which is more or less agency work , the company said at the moment there is loads of work but they don't know how long it will last. They did say they will always be some bank work but unsure of hours ,…
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Annual cost of Ltd Company?
Can anyone enlighten me what the approximate costs are on an annual basis are of having a limited company and what the admin burden is (eg quarterly returns?) I understand there are startup costs too. I'm planning to leave my current job in the near future and there is a very strong chance I will go self employed, and this…
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unpaid time off..am i allowed?
I remember years ago someone telling me if you had a child under the age of 5, you were allowed something like 12 weeks off work unpaid for "child related things" (couldnt think of anything else to call it!). Did this ever exist? If it did what was it called? And how do i implement it. Basically i have gone back to work…
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Childcare for Over 12s? Does it Exist?
I was hoping to go back to work after 18 months out with health problems & had an interview that I think went well last week. So I thought I'd follow up on the childcare arrangements I had loosely put in place... BUT the childminder who'd held places has now given them to someone else who wants to start this week (fair…
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Demonstrating commitment to social inclusion and equal opps on an application form?
Looking at applying for a job as a Library Assistant. One of the points in the person specification is... Would it be inappropriate to mention that I have a heightened awareness of equality issues due to having a disability myself, and social inclusion through being raised in a single-parent family with a non-working…
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Holiday entitlement for a part-timer
I work full time, and have 5.6 w (8 BH inc.) of holiday entitlement (standard contract for all of us, pro rata for part-timers). My colleagues work less, but at least 2 days a week. But what if someone starts to work just one day? Having eight Bank Holidays, and working just one day a week how many days of paid leave will…
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pvg scheme advice please
I have an interview for a job at a primary school which requires me to join the PVG scheme if I am successful. I currently have an enhanced disclosure because I volunteer at a different primary school. Am I correct in thinking that I have to join the PVG scheme (and pay £59) because it replaces the enhanced disclosure?…
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Anyone know of any working from home jobs using a PC?
Pretty much the question is in the title, nnyone know of any working from home jobs using a PC in the UK?
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Self employed and employed LTD company
Hi Is this allowable X is director of LTD company with partner Draws small regular wage on LTD company payroll X had a contract that ended 3 months ago X has incurred expenses travelling to various contractors attempting to secure more work X gets offered work BUT new contractor will only do it as employed on a perm…
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Job advertisements with no salary listed
Hi guys, I was just wondering what the ettiquete is concerning job advertisements with no salary listed. I am interested in a position at a local company but there is no salary listed, I do not want to waste my time applying if it is minimum wage. Would it be permissable to email the company concerned to ask if they are…
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What are the implications of leaving a job at the end of a temp contract?
Im currently on a contract in an office which is due to end in a few months time. To put it bluntly, I absolutely hate it there, I want to leave as soon as possible, and I have no interest in a permanent position. Unfortunately, my boss has implied that she would like me to stay on permanantly "if I would like to". Im…
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Tax wrt two or three different part-time jobs
I currently nanny part time for two families. One family will be paying me via nanny tax, I work two days a week for them. The other family employ me for one afternoon a week currently (will go up to two days by next march in half-day increments as MB's work load increases) and they will be paying me my net and sorting out…
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Former employer with-holding holiday pay
Very briefly, under my old employer, i was receiving study support towards professional qualification. I signed a document to say that i would pay back a certain amount if i left the co before i finished the course. I resigned about 7 weeks ago, left about 3 weeks ago. On leaving i had 9.5 days holiday owed that i asked to…
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Accountancy Practice interview advice needed
Hi Lovelies, I have an Accountancy Practice Interview booked for Monday morning. The job description provided is minimal and the salary is stated as negotiable. I've worked in accounts in industry for just over three years, and although this role would be completely new to me, I have got experience with ledgers etc. I just…
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Paternity leave questions
My son and his girlfriend are expecting a baby. The due date given is 25th December. Obviously my son would like to be with his girlfriend when the baby is born. However, there are a couple of obstacles. 1. She lives about 3 hours drive away and 2. He works in food retail, and they are generally not allowed time off over…
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Assistance with Employment Tribunal if Union will not oblige?
Afternoon - Has anyone any advice on whom I might contact to assist me at Tribunal, on an unfair dismissal/discrimination claim? After much prevarication, my Union has said they will not assist (which I was frankly expecting them to do, they have been little use). The reason given was that they do not calculate that they…
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NewLook interview Today-any advice
Hi Iv got an interview for newlook today anyone got any advice? what type of questions they will ask? wasn't told if it was a group interview or not thanks!
