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Electronic's engineer?
Hi all My dad is currently on I/B due to CFA (Chronic Fatigue/ME) he has suffered from this for nearly 12yrs, previous to this he was a senior electronics engineer earning £35-40k p/a+ Previous to this he had a good 20-25yrs exp in Electronics engineering. He is very hard to motivate and although he won't admit this, I…
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Secondment selection process
Hi all, I'm new and looking for some advice/info if anyone can help I'd appreciate it Recently my place of work have been offering opportunities for a two year secondment to other areas around the country with the option of staying on in that role on a perminant basis. Those of us who were interested filled in a short form…
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Computer Repair Business
I'm thinking about setting up a computer repair business in the local area, initially in my spare time to see how it goes, fixing things that are pretty basic but many people shy away from doing. Anyone got any advice in this area, or any knowledge on pricing etc. It's very basic and I just want to see how it goes…
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Holiday pay entitlement
Hi there, I work 4 days a week and 1 saturday a month, can anyone tell me what my holiday entitlement is, and also would that include bank holidays or would they be on top of my entitlement;) thanks
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Demoralised and demotivated at work...HELP!
Hi all Well it's as the title says really: I'm bored stiff 95% of the time as there's not enough work for me to fill my (part time) hours with. I'd like to know how to approach this with my manager please. I'm due to go on maternity leave next year so I don't want to say anything if it means my hours can be cut by my…
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Ramdon question, Employer asking age
Nowt major.... Just wondering really, when ringing to ask about a job vacancy, is an employer allowed to ask your age straight away? As I know they aren't allowed to on an app form, so just wondered if the same applied in telephone calls.
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DHL/Currys induction next week
I've got an induction with Currys/DHL for xmas work. What can I expect at the induction? Obviously filling of an application form and a short interview. Anything else to prepare for?
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Updating CV
Are there any specific tools or templates I can use that I don't need to pay for. Everything I look at template wise seems to want me to pay!! Thank you
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Law regarding rest breaks is disgusting
I guess I have been lucky in that when I was working full time in an office I got an hours lunch break and a morning and afternoon break of 10 minutes. I then went into retail and again got exactly the same breaks whilst working an 8 hour day. My last job I worked between 4 and 5 hours a day and got a 20 minute break. I…
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Gross Misconduct
My husband has been asked to attend a disciplinary hearing for a breach of confidence as stated as gross misconduct. The situation was that he asked for an earlier finish from work which still turned out to be a 12 hr working day as we were going on holiday and needed to be at the airport that evening. He also stated that…
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How do I work out my maternity pay?
Is there a pattern to it? As a nanny I've asked my employers to let me know what nannytax/the accountant says about my pay for nov,dec, jan & feb and they haven't been able to let me know. The only figure I've had is my main employer for november, which is £50 less than what I worked it out to. Is there a pattern? I've…
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Job Seekers?
Hi, My daughter has been made redundant, and her notice period completes today. However, her boss has asked if she would be prepared to come and work for 2 days a week (15 hours total) until the end of the year. She will be paid £8 per hour for this work. Can anyone tell me if this will mean she is no longer able to claim…
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Advice please
Manager has advised me that my team are to commence consultaion period when directorate reorganisation is announced at the end of the month. I have been advised that my role will change, however, my job is secure going forward into the new structure. The new structure will include a newly created management position. Upon…
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Leaving current job...to look for another one.
Hi all. After graduated last year, i have a full time IT job (related to my degree), but in terms of prospectus, finance etc, is far from what I was looking for. To cut it short, I'm looking to leave.... Main reason: I have no time for proper job hunting AND have turned down a few interviews for not being able to…
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Is it even possible to consider setting up my own business at 18?
I have always liked the idea of setting up my own bar. However at 18, is it even possible to get anyone to loan you the sort of money required... of course I understand my lack of experience I wouyld seek good advice.. also im aware bars are difficult as theyre loosing money all week except 9pm onwards saturday and sunday
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Any jobs similar to being a utility warehouse distributer?
I almost got hooked on the idea of being a utility warehouse distributer, but after researching there are quite a lot of drawbacks to it.. Just wodnering if there was something similar that would be good for an 18 year old to be a salesman for?
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exploitation by manpower
my daughter is employed by manpower to work for royal mail. she was told she would be paid 6.50 an hour. {working night shift 22.00 -06.00] After 1st week pay reduced to 5.50 an hour. the reason for this being 18 years old, so are paying her 4,95 minimum wage plus 55 pence for working nights. But they are still charging…
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exploitation by manpower
my daughter is employed by manpower to work for royal mail. she was told she would be paid 6.50 an hour. {working night shift 22.00 -06.00] After 1st week pay reduced to 5.50 an hour. the reason for this being 18 years old, so are paying her 4,95 minimum wage plus 55 pence for working nights. But they are still charging…
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Counter notice?
my statutory redundancy notice period runs until tomorrow. i had accepted another job within the company but now i have the full info, it is not suitable. I wish to serve counter notice but am unsure what to put in my letter? will i still get my redundancy payment based on my existing wage rather than the lower paid…
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Ill treatment in the workplace
Report into ill treatment in the workplace Report produced by Cardiff University and the Economic and Social Research Council New research led by a team from Cardiff University has found that half of British workers have been ill-treated in the last two years. The survey found 4.9% of workers were victims of violence while…
