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Please help? Will i get backpayed esa
Hi Hope someone is able to help me. Basically i started esa back in early october 2013 and was granted and started on the basic rate. On the 13th week in dec/jan when they were supposed to tell mee what group id be put in i was told they are behind and ill have to wait. So its now the end of april and i still have not…
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Pay rise given too early??
Just a quick question.... I have been given a pay rise recently, but I had been told that it would take effect from beginning of June - just received my pay slip (we get paid next weds) and it appears my pay rise has gone through already. If an employer gives a set amount on the pay slip do they have to stick to that…
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can you help me please with my interview?
Hello! Can you help me please with my interview? I am about to give this interview for an organization and I will be asked to give evidence about the following, using the STAR technique for interviews (Situation, Task, Action Result). * Core Competence – Collaborating and Partnering * Core Competence – Leading and…
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Interview tips
Hello I have been out of work for about 9 years now i have an interview tomorrow and was wondering what is the best way to impress and make sure i get the job. I know basics like turn up early be polite keep eye contact and smile.I have done some research and know abit about the company is it ok to write things down on a…
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1000LM tax code?
Hi, I started in my new job on Apr 7 and my new tax code is 1000LM. I thought it was going to be just 1000L but I don't know what the "M" stands for. Any ideas? Thanks! PS: Other colleague who has been in the company for some time now also has the same tax code.
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3 month notice period?
I have started jobhunting as my current fixed term contract finishes in August. I would like to see out the end of the contract, however, if the right opportunity came up I'd seriously consider leaving without completing the project. I've seen a job advertised today which has asked to include your salary expectations and…
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Career change: mortgage advisor?
Hi all I am considering a major career change (I am currently a secondary school teacher and want out), and am interested in becoming a mortgage advisor. I know I have to be CeMAP qualified, and I have investigated various providers. I would love any of you mortgage advisors out there to give me 1minute of your time to…
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Dismissal advice
Hi, I was recently let go from my employer as it was believed that I made some allegations about a co worker that could damage his reputation. They called me in on the Monday morning and fired me straight away and marched me out the building. In a letter they gave me when firing me it states that It was false allegations.…
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Training Costs when on JSA
Hi all -hope i can get some advice. Son is unemployed and started claiming JSA. He has the opportunity to do a PTS course to work on the railways but the 10 day course costs about £1000 all in. He has told them at the jobcentre that he could do the course if he can get the money together. They have said there is no help…
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Claiming travel expenses at a job interview
Before I attended a job interview with a local authority I checked with HR that I could claim this back as it was a 150 mile round trip. After the interview I spoke with someone who said they would arrange the payment. However 6 weeks later I had not heard from them so telephoned, only to be told I had been misinformed and…
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Help to Work Programme comes in today
"Harsh rules to drive the long-term unemployed into work come into force today, which state they will only receive their benefits if they either show up at a jobcentre every day or commit to six months of voluntary work. Those who have not found work after two years on the existing Work Programme, will have to enrol on the…
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Commission Withheld by Employer - Advice Please!
Hi guys, Would really appreciate any advice. I've been working for a global leading company in the IT sector in a sales role for just over 3 years and recently handed in my notice under some duress, in order to avoid a nasty situation of my company effectively managing me out. This is following several instances where I've…
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How to prepare and protect myself (work pay)
I've recently transferred to a new store within the same company and my new manager is giving me lots of supposedly paid extra hours. For the coming week I'm scheduled to do about 45 hours compared to my contracted hours of just 31.5. I've heard from many people who have worked there or work there that he will try not pay…
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Remanded in Custody, Implications for Employment?
Hi everyone, a relative of mine has been remanded in custody because they have been charged with something and have nowhere to stay. What should they tell their employer about not being able to go to work? What are the implications for their continued employment? They have been continuously employed in the same job for…
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CV's, LinkedIn, where do I start?
My employer is looking to close my workplace and make the team redundant by the end of July. I ended up as a manager for the organisation via a combination of working my way up from part time and TUPE'ing over from another employer. So although I've only been with this employer for 6 years, I've been out of the job…
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smart casual
This may sound like a stupid question but anyway. My new job has a "smart casual" dress code. I don't have the faintest idea what this is. Does anyone have any tips? I'm assuming I can't walk in there in my usual work attire of jeans and a T-shirt. In academia, there's no dress code at all - you could probably work in PJs…
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Need advice about disruptive, bullying work colleague
Hi Long story... Got a cleaning job locally where my husband and son are already working. Husband is a cleaner. I was self-employed for a long time and had no recent work history or references, so I figured it would be a good way to get back into the workplace, and needed something stress-free after a bit of a breakdown.…
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Best job to choose?
Hi guys I need some advice I originally applied for a mi analyst role. I have been offered a job in this role however another company has offered me a forecast analyst inventory role and I'm not sure which one to take. I know the forecast role has a lot of similarities to an mi role from a analysing reporting perspective…
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Disciplinary at work. help.
I have worked in as a delivery driver since June last year and I have never been late and very few times off ill. Today I went to work and I had left my phone at home as the battery had died. Anyway I took a delivery but I had lifted the wrong order (my mistake completely). I retured from the delivery as quickly as…
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online dbs tracking
Hi, I submitted an electronic dbs on 24/4/14, was quoted a turn around of 72 hours as its done via e bulk. My app is stuck at stage 2 checking police computer for last 48 hours. When i rang the dbs people today they said it only updates once a day. Is this true? If not whats the hold up, this a busy time of year? Thanks
