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Employment Contract
My girlfriend started a job in January, but hasn't had a contract yet. Whenever she asks about it they give some reason about why it hasn't been done yet. Anyway we're not really sure what it means to not have a contract and we're beginning to worry about why they haven't done it yet. The question I have is really what…
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Interview for an Animal Technician
I have an interview booked for next week for the position of a p/t animal technician. I was obviously having a bit of a blonde day when I applied as it didn't even occur to me that it would be looking after animals that are to be used in research :( I do desperately need a job but this feels like I'd be selling my soul to…
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Possible new job - can I ask them to compromise on hours?
I went for an interview today, job is everything I am looking for but I didn´t know the hours until I went for the interview as they wasn´t shown in the advert. When I asked its a 45 hour week and with 2 young children this would be a bit too much. I never said anything in the interview as I don´t like to be too hasty I…
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How Can I afford rent / bills? Need Help!!
I'm looking into starting caring full time (elderly or mental health) but as we are under 25 we cannot get tax credits to bump up a low income. My partner has extreme stress/depression and social phobia, so cannot work in an ordinary enviroment, but wants to contribute and work from home, so what are good / real jobs you…
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Pregnant while already on maternity leave
Hi I am currently on maternity leave, and have just found out I am pregnant again (not planned). I am currently taking my full 12 month maternity allowance, which means I'll be about 4/5 months pregnant by the time I'm due to go back to work. From what I understand from the government websites: providing I have been in…
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Open mornings at Fifteen (Jamie Oliver)
http://www.jamieoliver.com/the-fifteen-apprentice-programme/news/open-mornings/8 * living in Greater London area * aged between 18 and 24 at the start of the programme in September 2012 * NEET (not to be in any education, employment or training) * have a qualification no higher than an NVQ Level 2 * most importantly be…
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maternity ending returning to work
HI Looking for a bit of advice think I am in the right forum. I am sort of contracted (no contract) to 16 hours work when went on maternity leave. I have rang them pending my return and told them I wish to return with 24 hours due to new working tax credit laws. I was told they havent got the hours to give but if they…
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Should I lower my salary expectations?
Got an e mail from the HR officer yesterday morning asking for my salary expectations for a job I've applied for. I replied stating a range, but haven't heard anything back yet. I'm keen on the job, not sure if I'm being impatient or may have gone in too high. Any thoughts appreciated.
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How can I demand my P45 from agency?
Hi, I am awaiting a P45 from an old agency I worked for up until christmas, they stopped giving me work after I complained about my shifts being cancelled on the morning I was due to start when they were giving them to other drivers(I know they were doing this as I know someone who works in the office who confirmed) so I…
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Unpaid Agency work
I've been with an agency since november working with one client, last week they informed me that they had a new client and I'd be working sunday, not a problem with that. What did cause me problems was that I'd be working for nothing as the first night was for training/induction, during the phonecall I agreed with this…
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Holiday Pay
Hello, I have just been for an interview, it is temp till Jan part time about 25 hours, more if they need me! I was told that they would not be paying any holiday pay at all. Is this correct? Thanks Sam
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Losing my job?
I work as a picker/packer at an internet firm whilst waiting for my call back for selection for the grenadier guards. I have recently made quite a few mistakes and have been told 3 more and I'm gone. This wouldn't be a problem but the forces haven't replied in 9 weeks. I've sent a few letters but nothing yet. What should i…
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Oh my god! Help!
I got called yesterday lunch time for an interview this morning. I own 1 shirt at the moment (others had got old and tatty so chucked them) and had worn it on Tuesday so I chucked it in the wash quickly and hung it out to dry, grabbed it back in at about 530pm.....just gone to iron it this morning and there is bird poop on…
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Resignation and JSA - Help!
Hi guys I have recently resigned from a permanent role, I have been working here for the past 3 months. I resigned as my boss gave me a choice of resigning or getting sacked. (due to performance levels). As I chose to resign due to future prospects, can I still claim JSA in these circumstances? Any help will be appreciated
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Friend been given instant dismissal....advice please
Hi everyone! My friend has just been given instant dismissal from her job, being given the reason that she was 'actively seeking alternative employment'. I didn't think this would be a 'gross misconduct' reason, if any reason to fire someone on the spot, and even then I thought you had to be given a disciplinary, etc.…
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Personal Data Held On Employees
Hi, Quick question really. If you have given your personal email address to your line manager for the same reasons as your telephone numbers, if they share that with other employees whether for work reasons (not official situations like hr) or for them to make personal contact, isn't that a breach of the personal data…
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Work Advise - Depression Related
Hi all, I'm 21 and have recently been off work due to depression for about the past 6 weeks. Before the doctor signed me off (after seeing me for the first time in 5 years) I'd been at my job for around 2 and a half years. In this time, I've had a new son, moved out of my home into girlfriends and have struggled on a whole…
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Accusations from ex employer
I used to work a few shifts in my local pub, and all the tips were given in to the employer be shared. However, even though we raked in around £150 for each shift, when they finally paid me my tips about 10 weeks later, they only gave me £30 - I worked this out to around £1.50 per shift! It wasn't put through our wages,…
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When is it fair to ask for a pay rise?
I've been in my job for a year now. I started on a relatively low pay for my industry under the guise that I would quickly earn more. In the last year I've had two pay rises of £1,000, the last one being around six months ago. My skills and responsibilities have increased quite a bit in this time and to be fair, I thought…
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Advice needed JSA/WP and part-time work
I have started a part-time job as a midday supervisor in a local school. Its only 11hours a week at the moment BUT the school is expanding in Sept and I am hoping to be on the short list for TA jobs that will be needed. I currently get JSA as a single mum of 3 (over 7yrs old) I went for my 3 month interview and have been…
