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Consultation period....
How long should a consultation period be? My FTC is ending sooner than planned due to there not being as much work as anticipated (the actual role is being made redundant but obviously they have to keep a job 'open' as person is on maternity leave - they have been informed already that this job is redundant). I was told…
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CV Help
I've decided to do my CV again, it gets me jobs but it doesn't seem to sell me as well as it could/should. So because I've had a lot of jobs I've opted to go for a skill based CV. However on Personal profile I'm blagged on how best to sell myself. I'm fantastic at sales, from account management to cold calling, my…
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Occupational Health Appointment
Hi I've been signed off work initially for 6 weeks whilst I have Chemotherapy, this will cover two cycles of Chemo, I might be signed off again for another 3/4 weeks after the initial 6 weeks for the last cycle of Chemo. (I'm due to have 3 cycles of Chemo in total). I am going to be referred by work to Occupational Health…
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Something to be happy about....Thank you God!
I am very happy today. As some of you know, I have been constantly complaining about how crap my wages are and how I felt I deserved more based on my experience and technical ability especially when compared to the current job market rate. Well last month, I applied for 2 jobs > got 2 interviews > was short-listed for a…
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Bullying at work ....
Hi all, I wonder if anyone can help? My husband has worked for the same company for 6 years now. He is one of the hardest workers there, an internal sales executive but the product sells itself. He makes the company literally hundreds of thousands every year. The MD at the company has always been a bit spineless, but just…
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Photo in company brochure??
Not sure if this is the right board but... My company wants to put a head and shoulders shot of all the staff in a company brochure and on a notice board in reception. I am a very private person and object to this but have been told I have no choice. Do I have to agree to this and supply a photo?
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resigning & xmas Bonus
Hello everyone, may I ask a quick question, Im not sure if you can help I am going to resign from my job - traditionally my employers (oil industry) have given a xmas bonus for the work we have done over the year, but the past 2 years we have had a token amount as with the credit crunch they couldnt afford the usual amonut…
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Is my employer allowed to reduce my hours
Hi I need a bit of advise. My dad`s boss has told him today that he has to now work 3 days instead of 5 days. My dad told him he couldn’t afford to have his wages/hours cut and that he must have some rights. His boss got the hump and walked away. I have asked my dad to see if they have a signed contract at all to see what…
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worried
I have been out off work for 6 months after 20 years of work despite continuously looking for suitable work. next week i have a meeting with a adviser at the job centre ...i know he will may well give me jobs to apply for but my fear is they will be the national minimum wage ...When working i was on double that wage ...my…
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Payment for notice period question
Scenario: new employee (well under 6 months, still on probation FWIW) phones sick one day, and then phones the next day and says "I can't work for the rest of the week, can't get childcare." After a brief discussion about whether this situation is likely to be a one-off or has the possibility to recur, and an admission…
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job trial without pay???? help??
hey guys wondered if you can shed a little light on this? currently on income support my youngest is 5 and im being pushed to look for a job due to changes in the law coming up, which is fine i want to work however got info from jobcentre about a shop job for 16-20 hours? went for a 30 minute type trial then got called in…
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Unpaid Overtime Wages
Can anyone out there help me? I've taken advantage of my company offering extra overtime over the past couple of months, and have budgeted that bit extra to help towards Christmas. But due to some "Error" all the extra hours have not been included in my wage packet this month. My manager blames HR, HR blame my manager,…
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About to be made redundant
I believe I am imminently about to be made redundant as I believe the business I work for will fail. I am 45 and have worked full-time since the age of 17 (apart from when I attended university). I have never claimed benefits of any kind. I have been in post less than one year and not only will I not receive any form of…
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Electronic Payslips
Company I work for have recently introduced e-payslips. I think they are great, you have them emailed and can save them if needed etc. You can also log in to the payroll system with your username and get a history of your payslips and print off any you need. I was surprised though at the number of people who hate the idea…
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Unfair sickness discipline? Advice?
I know its cheeky but I was wondering if I could run a problem by you all. I’m having some problems with work and I haven’t been in this situation before. On Monday I was invited to attend a hearing to discuss poor attendance with HR and my line manager and have been told ‘it is likely that you will be issued with a formal…
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Full time hours to be split across 2 associated companies. Help?
Good evening, Hoping someone here can advise me a little bit. I work for a company full time. I have a contract which is for the part time hours I was originally taken on for. After a discussion, I had my hours increased to full time. I was asked recently if I would be happy for half my pay to be made through the company I…
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Help with covering letter
Hi All I've been trying for a good 6 months to find work and I seem to be getting nowhere, I know times are hard and a lot of people are in the same boat, but I'm not getting to the interview stage (with the exception of 2). Is there something wrong with my CV and covering letter? I thought I'd done a relatively good job,…
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Rules about college & benefits
Are there any rules about attending a part time college course (14hrs per week) whilst claiming Incapacity Benefit?
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Not paid after leaving job
I left my job over a month ago and I am still due holiday pay which they haven't paid me after numerous emails and phone calls to them. They have also not sent me a P45. Any advice on where to go with this?
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holidays whilst on
Hello Everyone, I have been put on the sick with Anxiety and depression, and am worried that before this happened i had booked to go away, Will i still be able to go if i am on the sick, I have already cancelled one holiday this yr and could really do with some warm sunshine But obliviously if i am like i am at the minuet…
