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Looking to take on employee need advise on contracts etc.
Hi I'm not sure if I'm in the right section but I'm looking for a little bit of advice. Myself and hubby own our own business we have run this for 3 years now and now we are busy enough to take on an employee. The problem is I need to do this properly regarding contracts etc and looked online for templates but there's so…
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NHS Domiciliary care worker/ home help....
Hi, does anyone work for the nhs as a home care worker? I am currently applying for this role although cant find any info on the hours of work and pay - Does anyone know if it is like the private sector and you only get paid per call? Also, do you work set shifts i.e. 8-2, 4-10 etc, and are split shifts involved? (I…
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Im really unhappy in my new job (team)
Iv'e only been in my new team 6 months and have started to consider I've made a mistake. When I first started the job the lady who sat next to me seemed lovely, within weeks she was being quite abrupt and rude. Two other members of the team also dismissed me, or just blatantly ignored me. Then the lady handed in her…
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takeover uncertainty
About a month ago the company i work for was taken over by a much larger rival, since then our management hasn't given us any indication of our jobs or position. I am one of a number of part timers that supplement the full timers and although on a variable hour contract i am guaranteed atleast 16 hours per week, there are…
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NHS interview IT systems administration test
I've got an interview booked for a clinical systems admin post and in the intereview info it says they'll be a task requiring the candidate to demonstrate familiarity with both MS Office and system administration. I'm fine with the Office side of things although I'll revise some Excel stuff I'm just not totally sure what…
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Hours of work changing due to Xmas Eve and New Years eve
Hi All, My partner works in a call centre 5pm - 10pm. On xmas eve and new years eve the Call Centre is closing early at 8pm so they are asking & expecting everyone to come in at 3pm instead. I don't believe they are allowed to do this are they? The decision to close the call centre early is their decision. Thanks
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Redundant, and then a new job with the same company - continuity of employment?
My son has been with his present employer for about 18 months. He was told that he was being made redundant in January 2016, but was then asked to stay on until March to cover someone's maternity leave. During his talks with the company, it was mentioned that there was a job going within the company (a promotion) that he…
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How am I supposed to find a job when everyone asks for experience?
Every job asks for experience examples of entry level jobs that I am looking for atm are: Warehouse jobs / they need experience a FLT licence and a driving license which I don't have. Plus I am not that strong and would struggle to lift heavy stuff Call centres some need experience some don't but failed a couple of…
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First time contractor and scam client
Hi, after many years working both as employee and self-employed, I tried contracting for the first time. All happened quickly and I was offered a 4 weeks contract to redesign a website. I registered with an umbrella and the recruitment agency dealt with them. Before the contrat started I put everything in writing on the…
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Anyone here started their own business? How did you find it?
I've thought about starting my own business in a sector I have a lot of experience in, but I have no "business" experience...I barely know the difference between net and gross profit. I am considering becoming a sole trader (I don't need employees to start) and working from home but have concerns about not having any…
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Off 7 days with Flu/Sick Pay
Hello, My contract does state first 6 months not entitled to any sickpay for days off, I have been off 7 days (although was in half a day today and half a day last monday) but it is still counted as a sick day as not full day. All of which are unpaid. If am not entitled to company sickpay can I claim some form of gov sick…
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i have to pay for non bank holiday closure need help
Im contracted to saturdays now. My company due to predicted forecasts have decided to close on saturday 2nd of january. We have only just been told about this today. They are going to pay us even though they are shut to avoid a breach of contract BUT then we have to pay this back. In other words i can work a rest day, lose…
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Multiple defendants.
Hi all Just wondering, I want to name 3 defendants (all employers as partnership) for which I will enter the name, address and acas number for each. Will the court send papers to all address' provided or just the main defendant? Thanks
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Attachments for claims
Claim submitted...there's an option to download the claim form after submitting but on it is blank for claim details/particulars as I instead uploaded a more comprehensive sheet with the claim details on. I'm assuming despite the uploaded file not being on the claim form I downloaded it will be sent to the defendant......?
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DWP interview - Universal Credit Service Centre Telephony Agent / Account Developer
Hi all I have just secured an interview with the DWP - Universal Credit Service Centre Telephony Agent / Account Developer Anyone on here have recent experience of DWP admin jobs or jobs of this level? I have passed the first two stages of their recruitment process and invited to the third stage of face to face interview…
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I have started volunteering, but still can't get damn job!
Hi. So i was able to apply for the volunteering role at a local library and i started there last Thursday and Yesterday, only two days a week. I will admit that i procrastinated on visiting the library to ask because i just kept having self doubt, but i figured i need to pull myself out the negativity. I want to get on…
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CV writing services ?
After the new year, i will be looking for a new job and will need to update my CV . Are the CV writing services any good and worth the money any one had any experience in using there services
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Xmas break probs
We were told that we would be closing for the three days between xmas and New year some had the three days booked as their holiday the rest of us have worked the 24 hours in OT to cover it, today they called a meeting saying that more than likely the three days off would be cancelled as they were behind with the figures…
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Supply teacher needs advice with contract
I've been working as a supply teacher with the same agency for approx a year and a half. For the past two terms, I've been on a guaranteed work agreement (which means that they guarantee me 4 days a week and if I don't get it, they still pay me anyway - there has only been 3 days since Sept that I had no work and then they…
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Microsoft Outlook Training?
Does anyone know of a company or individual within the Willenhall or Brierley hill area of the Midlands that could provide some training on the workings and capabilities of Outlook? We use Outlook just for email, but I think it could be utilised so much more with Calendar and Address book etc, but I have no idea where to…
