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Zero Hour Contracts Royal Mail
Hi I'm currently on JSA, however there is a possibility of a zero hour contract with Royal Mail. Obviously they will be very busy up until Christmas. Has anyone out there had experience of zero hour contracts with Royal Mail? Was there plenty work to be had? I have worked for Royal Mail many years ago, and overall think…
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Suspended
Hi. I was suspended from work pending a investigation. I am a agency worker who has been in the job for 1 month. There is a continuous joke that goes on which is knocking people's bump caps off while not in the area you have to wear them. After doing this to a fellow employee who is not a agency worker I was slapped across…
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Advice required on security check fir new job?
Hi, looking for advice on one part of a security check for a new job I have been offered? It is p/t 20 hrs, not involving money and I am disabled. I passed several tests and interviews and was offered the job and knew about this security check, which, I was informed, was to ensure I had no CCJ's, bankruptcy hearings,…
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Depression and Review Forms
Hello We've recently been taken over by a new manager and now one of the objectives on our half year review forms is to manage sickness levels in line with our colleagues. I have 3 other colleagues, one of which has alot of sick time, but the other two very rarely have time off. I suffer from depression and have done for…
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Accrued Holiday
I am on a 6 month probation in a new job and my contract says... 'during probation you will only be paid for accrued holiday' ...could someone please explain?
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Redundancy - confusing situation
Hi, I am in a confusing situation and wondered if anyone can advise as to where I stand. Previous to my redundancy I had worked as a permanent employee with the company for 7 years. In the more recent 4 years this was on a fixed term contract. My fixed term contract came to an end in March when I was effectively made…
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Job evaluation and promotion
Excuse the long post. I work in the government sector in the UK and I've been here since August 2014. In that time I've made what I believe are extremely valuable contributions to several major projects, worked much more than my contracted hours and I've gotten along very well with all of my direct colleagues, and…
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Resigning from my job tomorrow
Hi All, I work for a lovely company who have treated me very well for the two years I've worked there. My skill set has flourished and they've given me very generous pay rises to reflect the hard work I've put in. I get on well with everyone and it is a nice place to work. Recently, after being head hunted, I've been…
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SMP Calculation
Hi My wife is going on maternity leave and works for a large Temp agency. As part of her pay, she receives a tax benefit in the form of a Travel and Subsistence Allowance (TSA). This essentially saves each employee from having to go to HMRC to claim a tax allowance on travel expenses. The agreement is that they can have a…
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Female worker, paid less than fellow employee
I'm looking for a bit of help/guidance. I work in a predominantly male environment. Was employed 01/09/2014 as a technician. This was alongside 7 other male colleagues. Since then, I have realised that I do exactly the same job, to the letter, as a fellow male operator on 8k a year more. Do I have a case? Will it matter…
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Not getting minimum wage, but scared of losing my job if I complain.
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Holiday Entitlement.
Up until the end of 2014 I have been working full time and I have been with the same employer since 1998. Since January 2015, however, I have reduced my work time to 3 full days per week at my own request. When I was full time I got 20 working days holiday entitlement per year. How much should I get now that I'm on a 3 day…
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Vision 2 Learn
Hi I applied today for a course, but may be having second thoughts. Does anyone know at what point is "the point of no return" for backing out before starting the course. E.g. if I choose not to go ahead, by not sending the form back am I OK to do this, or by clicking the apply button am I already too late? Thanks
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Underpaid wages to be taxed on higher rate
Hi all, hubby and I are in a bit of a quandrary. He has worked overtime recently to bring in extra money as his basic pay is low. Due to some processing error, his wages for that period have been about £100 short. He spoke to his manager, who referred it to payrole. They've gotten back to him to confirm the underpayment,…
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signed off with anxiety monday
I have been having issues at work and at home meaning i tend to drift onto another plant and dont know i'm doing it. I have made mistakes at work but it doesn't help that I haven't had sufficient training. Basically I work tuesday - thursday 16.5 hours. I called tuesday morning after have a note for 2 weeks and was told to…
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Anybody good at maths?
Hi guys i know this might be the incorrect section to post this but it is work related.hopefully somebody can help basicly im rubbish with numbers and what i want to know is: If 8hours is 100% How many minutes are there to 1%? Thankyou in advance
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Alternative Contract being offered
Hi I am just after some advice regarding my husbands employer. My Husband has a 35 hour a week contract where he can work 7 hours a day between 7am and 11pm 5 days a week Sunday to Saturday. He gets slightly over the minimum wage and also receives double pay if he works bank hols and he gets a weekend premium of around £10…
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Enforcement of Dress Code
Just looking for a bit of advice from someone knowledgeable on a small issue at work. In short my employer restricts parking at their site and the only way I can get to work is on my bike. Limited shower and changing facilities are provided so I therefore arrive at my desk in my cycling gear (no lycra - just baggy shorts…
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Joining the POLICE
Hello guys. Advice for my hubby please. Can anybody lend advice on joing the Police? Is it a hard process to get through? We know it can take some time. Would it be hard for a Ex Soldier? We have seen books and DVDs in Amazom on how to pass test/ Assessment centre etc...worth it? In anyone's opinion. Thankyou in…
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New employer cut hours from 40 to 16 after tupe
I currently do a 4 week repeating shift pattern. The contract says zero hours but the shifts are preallocated I knew in january exactly what shifts I'd be doing in September The new company is regarding me as zero hours and do not feel the current hours have to be honoured? What should be my next step. Would i raise it as…
