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Job overlap
I have given notice to my employer and will officially leave my present job on 31st August 2015 and because I am starting a new job with a competitor I am enjoying a bit of garden leave on full pay, my new employer wants me to start on 10th August which I do not have a problem with. From the 10th August until the 31 August…
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Tax, JSA & Income?
Hi, Sorry for the confusing title, also wasn't sure where to post this. I gave up work recently of my free will. This year I have earned £9,708, I want o claim JSA at some point, I don't think that I can do this for 6 months, I would like to get back my tax on my savings, so I guess the question is how does all this work…
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Interview Feedback: What's the best way to use it?
delete pls
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Advised employment ended after 11 months no notice?
My son was advised last week that he no longer had a job and was asked to leave immediately. He had been employed there for last 11 months and had had a couple of reviews advising his work needed to improve but he was never formally advised of notice just told to leave as he wasn't at the expected stage after a year and…
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How to get in to my dream job?
Hi everyone, I would really like to become a registrar/deputy registrar for births, deaths and marriages. I just wondered if anyone had any idea what the first step for me would be. I have discovered a site which offers like an NVQ in registration services, that's LRSA.co.uk only I think it's worked towards 'on the job'…
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Employer changing terms so I can no longer effective perform my role.
Hi all, I'm a civil servant. As with other government departments we are facing severe cuts to budgets. I work in a fairly unique role, and have done for 8.5 years. The likelyhood is that in the next year, our department will change the terms of this role which adds certain requirements that will have a massive effect on…
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What happens when all jobs are automated?
I've been doing some research about the future of jobs. More and more jobs are being automated. Do you remember when there used to be pools of typists in all big offices? Look at how many supermarkets have self checkouts, accountancy IT packages can replaced accountants etc…
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CV Help
Something I've never been much good at when it comes to job hunting is selling myself on my CV. The personal statement always gets me. I've got one but I don't reckon much to it and when i look for advice, they always seem to say what type of work that person is after. But what if you don't have something specific in mind?…
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Shifts changing at short notice
I work for a large pub chain, I am on a zero hours contact. Over the last few week out hours have been reduced and often we have been made to take longer breaks around 3hrs sometimes being told on the day. Today I was due to start at 12:00 but my manager text me at 11:50 saying he doesn't need me to start until 13:00. I…
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Appeal
HI, Grateful, for your kind and thoughtful assistance. I had a recent telephone PH couple of days ago on a remitted claim back to ET for a fresh hearing. It was remitted on respondent’s cross appeal on procedural error. EAT ordered that further evidence can be allowed if ET thinks required. I found that the Judge was…
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Employer withholding all tips is this Legal
My Husband works for a fairly large and busy pub and hotel. They serve around 350 people a day some times more. Most customers leave them tips in cash. They are forced to put all tips in to a box. Management then take the tips and pocket the money for the selves. None of the staff ever receive any of the tips. The last…
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notice on hours change advice
Hi. My husband works for a manufacturing site and works 39 hours per week on days. He has been told on Friday that as from this Monday his hours will drop to 27 hours per week and change to shifts. Can they do this or do they have to give any notice (not just the 2 days notice he has just had) Thankyou in advance for any…
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Possible discrimination
Hello, hopefully this is in the right place. Only after some advice - not legal just unsure as to next step. Background: for the last 20 years I've suffered from manic depression with other mental health issues such as OCD, social awkwardness in the fact I can be a little cold in the morning but never rude as it can take a…
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Resigning before HR meeting
Hello, So I recently started a job with an NHS trust in Newcastle and my managers want me to attend an "HR meeting" at some point next week. They haven't actually told me what will happen in the meeting so far, so i'm worrying over what they will say. They said I could bring a Union representative or a colleague. Some…
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Getting annoyed with lack of holidays?
I've been in my job 18 months now, I've stuck this thus far but at the moment its really starting to annoy me, I'd find another job but it seems I'll just encounter another issue in another job so whats the point of moving? I am aware 28 days minimum, This year I have got 2 days at Easter, 1 day at May day, just had 1 week…
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Applying for a new job
I have worked for my current employer for about seven years. I saw a job advertised for another company last week which I could be interested in. One of my ex colleagues moved to this company a few years ago. I got on ok with her, however she is friendly out of work with a few people at my current company (one of which I…
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Competency based interview with Job Centre Plus Presentation
Hi I have an interview for a Work Coach/Customer Service Officer with JCP on Tuesday, and have been told that in the interview I have to give a 5 minute presentation :eek: All it says is: The competencies being assessed are the following: Leading and Communicating- dealing confidently with the public and colleagues, being…
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Dyslexia Discrimination
Hi, An employee had a probationary meeting after the manager was on leave for a month during which time which a few deadlines were missed and probation was extended "by a couple of months" which actually was 3 during which the employee said they had trouble with deadlines due to their dyslexia which was noted on the…
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Anyone ever did a complete career change at 30?
I do web design I enjoy it..... the pay isnt too bad, but obviously could be better. Sometimes I wonder if a big career change would be good. I've always been interested in a skilled trade, being away from the computer etc....I have always had the dream of running my own business. Have any of you ever completely changed…
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How much do Marks & Spencer staff get paid
I've just been offered an interview for Customer Assistant at Marks & Spencer and was wondering if anyone knew how much the hourly rate is. The advert and staff details only say that the salary is competitive
