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Am I enttled to travel expenses at work??
My contract states that I am based about 10 miles away from my house and I have no dispute at all with the travel to this office, but on average 3 days a week I am travelling an extra 40 miles 3 days each week so it averages out that I am travelling an extra 120 miles further each week than I expected when I started the…
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Difficult work environment
Hi all, I'm a recently qualified healthcare professional working in private practice. I pride myself on my communication skills and the fact I really love my job and care about my patients. I started a new job a few months ago and, at first, everything was great. The staff were nice and although there were the usual moans…
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Fast advice needed re: settlement agreement please!
Hello All, Today my Union went to my employer with the greivance I had built and sent to them for approval, seeking a settlement and reference. Things are moving very fast, and I have already been sent my agreed reference by the Head (I worked in a school), via the union, for suggested amendments and I have edited and sent…
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1 year contract coming to an end - anxious
I am currently 9 months into a 1 year fixed contract (due to end in March 2015). I am covering for the post holder who is currently on maternity leave. I work 3 days and that will be ideal for her on her return. I am putting a cover letter together now as I want to secure another job before this one ends. ( I feel it will…
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Feel completely overwhelmed in new job.
I really need some advice. I started a job about 2 months ago as an admin manager. First of all, I feel the job was slightly missold to me as I interviewed for a simple admin assistant role and it wasn't until I turned up on my induction that I discovered they had hired me into a completely different managerial role. I…
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Dismissal appeal overturned
My partner was dismissed from work 3 weeks ago, he appealed and won unfair dismissal. His job has been reinstated and to start back next week. However he has recieved no income from work during this process. He does not want his job back due to the way he was treated and there are bullying issues. Any advice greatly…
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16 Hour Shift
Just wondering if anyone here has tried this or anything similar? Doing two 8 hour shifts back to back making a total of 16 hours at work. :eek: So far i have only done 8 hour shifts. I know it will be tiring and i will need to take a minimum 20min break every 4 hours to keep me going. I still doubt the company will agree…
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Giving up a job what are the JSA sanctions?
If I hand my notice in, what sanction would I expect to receive? I think by memory reading on here it is 3 months so if I leave it 3 months before I try to claim JSA will a sanction still apply? My temporary contract runs out before 3 months time so would I be able to claim after the date the contract expires or would I…
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Do prospective employers ever seek references other than those you provide?
Would a prospective employer ever undertake to seek a reference from some previous employer which I had mentioned in my application but not actually included as one of my referees? Assuming that there are no personal relationships involved, say like the interviewer's wife being my manager a few jobs ago, in which case…
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Training Agreement
Hi all Looking for some advice. I recently started (October) a course that I require to register with a professional body in order to undertake my role at my current level. The company I work for has paid this prior to me starting and no discussions around claw backs on the costs where discussed. I have recently (December)…
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Emplorer harassment and now fabricated disciplinary hearing please help
My partner has just been issued with an invitation to a disciplinary hearing in which her company seem to be looking to dismiss her for abusive and threatening behaviour. They have managed to concoct a story between the HR manager and an apprentice who was in the office at the time of a discussion in which the apprentice…
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Advice & Guidance seeked...
Dear all, I recently changed jobs in early Dec. My last job, was in a field I have been in for many years and needed a complete change. Whilst in my previous role, I was on/off meds for anxiety and depression but managed to keep it hidden from management and work colleagues. I started my new job but instanly felt like I…
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Advice needed over concerns over being off work so long
I'm in my 40's and have been with my current employer (large supermarket) for almost 10 years as a delivery driver. In my time there I've had to take time off a couple times due to illness but never more than a day or two but I also had to take a week off with a bad back 3 years ago. About 3 weeks ago I was taking very…
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IT Contracting on Weekends/Evenings?
Hi all, I'm 23 yrs old, I'm currently an IT Systems Administrator at a small Charity in Central London, I work 9-5/5 days a week. I think I'd make a great Sales Advisor at somewhere like Currys/PC World but haven't had any luck trying to get in as probably my hours of only being available after 5pm on weekdays and weekends…
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Holiday on Jobcentre signing date
Is it still possible to be let off one Jobseekers Allowance signing day per year because I'm going on holiday? I've seen a few old threads from years ago saying it was allowed. My employer suddenly went bust two weeks ago, and I've signed on while I look for another job. Just done my first regular signing today and been…
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Jobseekers sanction for not attending an appointment that was attended
I really thought today was a lucky day, unusually for me I bought a lotto ticket on the way home from uni too :rotfl: Oh well back to real life. I have to face up to the reality of having a dip in pay for a while after my operation, hopefully not too long, and now I get home to a letter from the JSA stating that the OHs…
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Anyone work in Canary Wharf?
Good morning I'm after a bit of advice and wisdom! I'm moving into the financial services industry from another sector and I'm talking to a few recruitment consultants regarding jobs in the wharf. Ideally what I'd love to do is put in a few years really hard graft and then look at part time or working from home options.…
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Tutor doctor; has anyone worked for them?
I have been a SAHM for the past 7 years after nursing for over twenty years. Did CELTA and PTLLS and taught ESOL beginners part time for six months. I have been getting a wee bit of work as a freelance proofreader which I love, but not enough to fill my time or purse! I contacted Tutor Doctor who offer one-to-one private…
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An Appeal to Employers Re: Autism
https://autisticbean.wordpress.com/2014/12/09/a-waste-of-talent/
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Will I get a payslip and how often will I get paid?
Hello, I've just started as a christmas temp at Clintons, I'm on a 0 hours contract. Will I get a payslip for temporary work and how often will I be getting paid? This is my first job and I haven't been told anything about the pay apart from it being minimum wage.
