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Jobseekers Allowance help needed please!!
Hello moneysavers; A few months ago I was living in Northampton and working at a petrol station. Anyway, my rent tenancy was coming to an end and my girlfriend was offered a job at Kingston Hospital. We decided to take the plunge and move. So, now we've been here for a month; I've been hunting high and low for employment…
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Was my boyfriend wrong?
I am asking this on behalf of my boyfriend, he is at work right now and called me and briefly told me whats going on. He works fulltime, and that includes every second saturday from 8-12.30. On saturday 12.30 arrived and he started to turn off all the computers, turn off all the lights and lock up all the doors and windows…
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Drop and go signing.
Has anyone used this service at the jobcentre and is it ok?
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Waiting for new job to start
After a month on the JSA I have been offered a job! :j The thing is, the start date isn't for another couple of weeks. This is the first time I've ever claimed JSA so I'm not too familiar with the signing off process. I've been to the JC+ three times now - once for the new claim, once just to "sign on" and once last week…
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MSE News: Below inflation pay rises predicted
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Workers in the UK will receive another below-inflation pay rise next year, a new report predicted today ..." Read the full story: Below inflation pay rises predicted
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Income support after gap year
Hi all, I have been trying to establish from the government direct website whether my boyfriend and I will be eligible for any job seekers/income support assistance when we return to the UK. We decided in October 2010 to follow our dream and go travelling for 18 months, and we will actually be back in the UK in May 2012.…
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JSA query
Hi My son left school this year and is actively seeking employment - along with all the others. I suggested he now sign on for JSA but he's not keen to start on benefits in case he gets used to them. How long do they pay it for? Also, we've heard of people being forced to take jobs that are just too far away to be believed…
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John Lewis - some questions
Hi all. Got my first ever job, at John Lewis, during my gap year. This is a Christmas temp role, and I have a few questions you may be able to help me with: 1) What are the conditions for getting the annual bonus? I heard somewhere that this is only paid to those working at a certain time of the year, if so could anyone…
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Best way forward (working and poss. disability)
Hello guys, a few ideas on how to go forward with this would be appreciated. My wife is a slender figure, 4'10" and weighs a third of me. She isn't skin and bones, just small really, but a healthy figure. Part of this is due to the fact that she was born with two holes in her heart, and had open heart surgery when she was…
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Me VS The Company
I lodged a complaint with HR against my manager. His treatment of me and other's. I was signed off work for 3 weeks with work related stress and after some prodding, HR decide to investigate my claim. After 3 weeks I wanted to return to work but I was advised by HR that seeing as the investigation was still ongoing, they…
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Can you claim travel expenses for interviews when on job seekers allowance?
Hi I have been made redundant and I am claiming Job Seekers Allowance. I keep hearing rumours about being able to claim travel expenses for interviews, but can't seem to find any definitive information anywhere. Is anyone able to help at all please? I have a meeting at the jobcentre next week and can ask then, but I just…
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Probation Period
Could some one comment on the specifics of having a probationary period. I have been 3 months in my current job and on my terms and conditions it states they will let me know whether I have passed or not after 3 months. My supervisor said not to worry as she said I am doing well. But so far I have not heard anything and I…
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dismissed due to capability
Wondering if anyone can give me some advice. My husband has been off work long term (28 weeks) and his company have just paid him off due to capability. First docs report suggested a temporary desk job (which they have vacancies advertised for) he was told firstly "it was not cost effective" to put him in this role, then…
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Freelance and Perm work on CV
I'm looking for work at the mo and re-doing the CV, I've done mainly freelance work most recently and am applying for work, do I label the periods of employment as freelance and permanent or otherwise. I've got 10 years experience and want to get back into perm work. Any thoughts appreciated.
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Employment advice please (i.e sick etc)
I am just about to go back to work from being off for 4 weeks or so with a slipped disc. I have been paid sick pay from my employer, all well. BUT I wish to finish with this job and get a new one with better pay and more consistent hours. I can start with new job as soon as I get letter from doctor to say I am fit for work…
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Jobcentres Reopening Times In The New Year
What date do the jobcentres reopen in the new year Sunday in New Years day
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Advice on employer's conduct
Hello, I started another thread a few weeks ago about my situation at work but wanted advice as things have changed in the past few days. Summary: Four weeks ago I was signed off work for stress. My employer was seconding me to another business which was a total mess and I was being ordered to do things which just weren't…
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no hours available at work!
Hi I was wondering if anyone can help. My Husband started a new job last Monday and worked for three days, on the third day he was told that because he had started in the middle of a staff rota there are no no more shifts available until the 23 rd November which will basically leave us desolate over Christmas time! What I…
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Ex Place Of Work Disclosing Dismissal?
I used to work for a company and was dismissed, I am aware that this is my own fault and no one else's and realise I was in the wrong. When I was dismissed because of embarrassment I didn't disclose to friends the reason nor did I declare it to future employers. However it came to my attention last year that two of my…
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asking for two references
What am I meant to do I only have 1 reference from my school :eek: I can't get one from college (they don't give them out till after you leave/not known long enough) previous job (is related to me)
