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Travel time?
I work (on a zero-hours contract on minimum wage) for a catering firm as a waiter for weddings and events. I walk from my house to their premises, they then drive us to the venue (there are many venues but they are often around half an hour away). We work for a few hours, and then they drive us back to their premises. My…
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Change of Shift Issue
I am currently working in a night shift post, have been in it for 6 months now. I really enjoy the work having done the same job for 14 months before moving to the new shift but I just cannot adjust to nights. The move has coincided with my dad falling ill then he passed away 9 weeks ago. I am now finding myself in work at…
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What is my manager thinking?
Hello, posted on my situation previously but wanted feedback on latest developments. A few months ago was put on an informal performance improvement plan with (in my opinion) very vague targets. Despite my best efforts the plan failed and was invited to a Stage 1 formal performance improvement meeting with Line Manager, HR…
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Acsess to work funding
Hi all I'm deaf and applying for acsess to work. I have said I think I need a speech to text phone and also a vibrating device for fire alarms. Now they have got back to me asking for make, model and price of it. I am unaware that I had to do this I thought they would assess me and give me reccomendations. Also they didn't…
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Employment Law Firm
Hi I am looking for a ‘Top Flight’ company(s), that would be experts on Employment Law, specifically the Equality Act and Age Discrimination Act. Any name drops would be helpful. Thank you.
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Company specific terminology
How many others find it frustrating when an employer/ client has their own specific terms for things that have very common/ well known names? Whats particularly annoying with my current guys is that if you mention a teleconference or video conference etc they just look at you as if you are speaking a foreign language. Ok…
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Protective Award claim type
Hi Does anyone know what Protective Award claims come under - Type A or Type B? I put a claim in as an individual (missed out on 3 other group claims!) and paid my £160 for the issue fee believing it to be a Type A claim. I then received a letter advising it was a Type B and to pay another £90. The additional hearing fee…
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Occupational Health
If a employer puts in a referral to occupational health for a employee were will they meet at home or at work will the the occupational people be on there own or with someone from HR?
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Would it be okay to ask this of my boss?
Hello all, Not too sure if any of you have seem my prior posts but due to financial and medical/health reasons, getting to work is proving beyond a joke financially and physically. (There is no possible other route to work apart from a cab, as I'm not able to drive yet and there is no public transport there due to it being…
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Employer withholding pay?
Hi, sorry if this is in the wrong place, and it's not really money saving (well, it is for my employer)! Anyway, back in February (11 weeks ago to be precise) I was underpaid by my employer, this prompted me to check my previous wage slips (I know, I know, I should do this anyway) and it turns out I was also underpaid for…
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Call Catcherz Elite Ltd
Hi, I'm still a noob so can't post links but I've found this job on indeed and wondered if anyone knew about this company. They're called "Call Catcherz Elite Ltd" and this is a C+P of the advert... Call Handler Homebased Call Catcherz Elite Ltd - Newcastle upon Tyne Call Handler Homebased Agents required to work from home…
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Females in the trade
Does anyone know any? Whilst doing some DIY in my own flat, I have found that I actually enjoy doing it. I need to retrain (can not stand my job anymore) and have thought about doing something hands on. Am thinking of doing painting and decorating and then moving on to tiling. The only thing I think may hold me back is the…
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DVLA interview
Hi All, Wanted some advice I recently went for an interview with the DVLA, the telephone test and interview seemed to go really well. This is probably me just reading in to it because i'm worrying about my job ending and not having anything to go into. But after the interview I was lead to some women who were filling out a…
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Expense of Relocating down South
Hi, has anyone relocated from a cheaper area to a moreexpensive place before? I.e. maybe to London or the South East. What was your driving factor? And what was the minimumuplift in salary you took (or would be willing to take?) In my case, I initially moved from NorthWest to EastMidlands. For career progression, not much…
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threat by job agency
So long story short, I had an interview arranged which I did not go to. Completely my fault and I hold my hand up for not telling them I did not want to go Agency is understandably !!!!ed off and now saying they will be billing me for lost time, telephone calls and admin. Which is funny as they said in same message they…
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A detailed support letter for CV?
I'm applying for a job at a charity which helps children, parents and homeless people. I've had to print out a 8 page application form which I've filled out but what they seem to be more interested in is a detailed letter. They want me to sell myself as the letter has a considerable influence on who is short-listed. I was…
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Withheld final pay
Hi there Wondering if someone can help - will try and keep it brief! I recently resigned from my position and after working two weeks of a four week notice period, I was put on garden leave. I had an prior email confirmation that I would be paid on the 1st May as normal for the full month of April and up until the 8th May…
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meter reading job
Hi, I am about to be made redundant, and although I work in admin, I am thinking about applying for a meter reading job. I wondered if anyone is currently, or has been a meter reader (gas, leccy etc.). The pay is pretty poor £12000 ish, but it mentions a bonus scheme, I wondered what was achievable? Thanks.
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How is the list of Sunday Times 100 Best companies to work for compiled?
Hi Folks Does anybody know How is the list of Sunday Times 100 Best companies to work for compiled? The reason why I'm asking is because there are a few companies on that list for which I know people who worked there, but didn't enjoy their work !! Thanks
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Skype interview: PC or Android phone?
I have a Skype interview later on in the afternoon. It's for manual work, so it doesn't need to be 100% professional. My ancient laptop has no webcam. I have a very cheap external USB webcam but it's not very good in terms of resolution. I also have a cheap Alcatel Pop D1 which probably has a better cam. The connection…
