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Have you ever lied on your CV?
Just a question that popped into my head today as I was thinking about the state of my CV and how many crappy jobs I've got listed on it. I found myself wondering "How many people out there have actually lied on their CV or application?" It then made me wonder how employers go about dealing with this if its a large…
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How long until you give up on a job application??
I applied for another job in the company I already work for, it would amount to a step up the ladder and a move to a different department. The deadline for the applications was the 01 of March and I submitted my app a few days before this deadline. I did follow up on it last week with HR via email but no response at all.…
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What happens if I cant get to work due to fuel strike?
Will of course try and stay topped up in case of action but is there an 'industry standard' on not being able to get to my place of work due to the inability to obtain fuel? Checked and the nearest train station is a 30 min walk-is this reasonable plus of course it raises the question of affordablilty. I have a 60 mile…
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Employer offering free BUPA
I work for an electrical contractor and we are governed by the Scottish Electrical Association (SELECT) through them I am entitled to free BUPA Healthcare. I know I prob sound daft but what are the benefits, this is what is outline on the form, is the sickness pay on top of SSP and what will the BUPA medical insurance…
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Friend has one 45 min break per day?
Hi all. My friend works 9am to 5.30pm and only gets one 45 minute break at 1pm. Is this the 'norm' and is it legal?
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manual assessment at Jag/Land Rover
Hi, my 18 year old Son has the manual assessment at Jaguar Land Rover and I was wondering if anyone has done it and what he can expect, thanks in advance
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No wages From Employer
I've been working for my present company for just over a year and am weekly paid. Unfortunately, we haven't been paid last week's wages and this week's are doubtful too, according to our employer, he has cash flow difficulties. We were told we were to be paid yesterday, but our wages never appeared. Like everyone, I have…
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My wage slips - Am I getting ripped off?
I was just looking over my old & new wage slips My gross has been reduced keeping me with the same take home amount I presume there has been some kind of tax change - shouldn't I benefit from that? Is this common practice or is my company at it?
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Electrician Training
Hello I am looking to train as an electrician but I am not in the industry and have no prior experience, I am also over 25! I have done a little research and understand that I will need to start with the City and Guilds 2330 at level 2, is this correct? If so what other qualifications would I need? My main reason for…
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Job Seekers Allowance - working over 16 hours per week
Hi I am 25 and wanted some advice about JSA. I work 25 hours per week and want to know if I am entitled to Job Seekers Allowance. I have been made redundant and this job is the only one I could find for the time being. Please help as I cannot survive on this wage as it is. Thanks
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bank holiday pay
im not up with bank holiday rules can someone tell me if you have to be paid doubled time if you work bank holidays or not my sister has just been told by her bosses (retail) that theyre stopping paying it from april
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Representation during grievance at work
Can anyone advise me or point me in the right direction please? If an employee does not have a union and there is no colleague available or willing to accompany them or represent them during a grievance can the employee be accompanied by a family member or friend? Thanks
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What training cna you get with the jobcentre?
I recently lost my job and have not yet singed on but wanted to find out what training I can get from job center. In my last position I noticed two things I needed to work on and wanted to know if there is way to get help with them. 1. Was writing reports for companies. 2. Was Networking in computer I was looking into…
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Employment Tribunal - Fixed Term Employment discrimination
Hi I have recently represented my wife at an employment tribunal for a pre hearing review. At the PHR the Judge gave direction for discrimination for a fixed term employee. I need to calculate the loss but I see injury to hurt feelings can't be claimed. The employer (NHS) abused his power as a public servant so I guess…
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Need Some Advice
I didn't know where to put this. But I have put it in here, if it needs moving feel free to move it. I have been signing on for 12 weeks now, I work via agencies and i am studying part time. When I went to a meeting with an "adviser" about 2 or 3 weeks ago, she was rude to me and spoke to me like a child, and accused me of…
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Permanent Role vs Contract Work
What are people's feeling about contract work and starting yourself up as your own limited company? I am currently in full time employment working in projects for a well respected company and to be fair pull in a reasonable wage - not earth shattering, but still it pays the bills and keeps the wolves from the doors. My…
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Job offer but not so sure what to do?
I got a phone call out of the blue today from a guy who's starting up a joinery business, wouldn't tell me how exactly he got my number but knew everything about where I had worked and my experience which has made me nervous, although he did seem genuine enough and knew what he was talking about, he said it would only be a…
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Looking at a total career change.
Hi, For the past 17 years I have worked in the I.T. industry and have recently found myself unemployed. I am going to be 40 soon and that has kind of made me reevaluate my life and what I really want to do with the rest of it. I feel that this is possibly my last chance to look at a total career change. I have really…
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Notice Period
Hi All, I have recently been offered a job with a new company. In the interviews I told the new company that I have one months notice period. After reviewing my contract today it seems my notice period is eight weeks. I know big mistake on my part! If I was to hand my notice in tomorrow for one month is there anything my…
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Left Job, advice needed asap please!
Hi All Hope everyone is well. I would like some advice please. I am gutted at the moment because I was in a full time job but was told two weeks ago my hours would be cut from 37 to around 25hours per week due to the company been very quiet. I have my partner who is a full time mum to our seven month baby boy to support so…
