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New job, better salary, but no better off.
Hi there, forgive me if this is the wrong place, but I just wanted some guidance. I've been in my new job for about 4 weeks now and I've just been paid (a week and a bit early because of Christmas). Some info about me: I now earn £32,000 p/a I am repaying a student loan (before 2012) My tax code is 1060L This month, I…
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Cannot get interviews for entry-level IT jobs...advice?
So I'm 26, left school with just GCSEs and have worked as a door supervisor and in retail for the past 8 years in various jobs but feel limited in my prospects and want to enter a new career in IT, specifically as a network engineer, 1st/2nd/3rd line support, system administration etc. For the past 12 months I've been…
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Nationwide building society transport
Hello All, Does anyone work for Nationwide Building society? I have received a job offer and contract, that states the work placement is Swindon ( I live in Swindon) and neighbouring locations. Traveling to neighbouring locations has not been mentioned in the position description or during interview. I don't drive and…
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Tax - Payment on Account questions...
Hello All, I'm digging into my tax return.. and my first pass owed amount is fine but it's the 'payment on account' bit that is killing me and is problematic... I have been self-employed for a few years but have recently (starting September this year) gone back to PAYE. I will owe some tax for next year, I should be able…
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Earning less than taxi fare
Is it unreasonable for a shop worker to earn less than what they have to pay in taxi fares to work Boxing Day? Her employer isn't helping out with this. A friend will be about £15-20 out of pocket. Needs to start work at 5am. Her council have set triple fare before 8am, double fare rest of BD. Not getting any more pay or a…
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Can 15 hours work and 10/15 hours course stop you being put on Community placement
Can 15 hours work and 10/15 hours course stop you being put on Community Work Placement Program? I just need some advice on Community Work Placement Program that I felt was put on unfairly. I was put on CWP by a new adviser this week and told to go to the CWP appointment. I will have to work for 30 hours a week for 6…
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Company want to change contract?
Hi My company wishes to change the terms of employment, as yet not confirmed in writing and they are quite forceful about everything, especially towards staff. Things tend to alway be a bit Ad Hoc and "Lump it or Leave it". If I refuse and the company terminates the contract, am I entitled to receive, the bonus payment due…
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Pay shortfall paid as overtime in following months pay packet
I was underpaid last month. The company realised their error and paid it in the next months pay but didn't itemise it in the payslip - they amalgamated it with overtime pay I've asked if they can itemise it in the future but they said no Could i insist because I'm finding it difficult to work out if I've been paid correctly
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Overpaid as a limited company freelancer
Hi all, quick question. I've just noticed I've been paid twice for some freelance work I did a couple of weeks ago. Ie, they've put the identical amount in my account two weeks running. I could actually use this money as a back-up over xmas, though I think i will pay it back once things are a little more stable…
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Advice needed - declaring sickness to new employer
Hi, I really need some advice. I have been offered a new job however I am required to fill in a medical questionnaire which includes my absence record for the last 2 years. I have been with my company for over 5 years and had one day absence in April this year and otherwise full attendance. However, for the past 4 weeks I…
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Doing a NVQ
Hi, I was just wondering if you could give me some advice. I currently work for DWP on a 18 month contract but I'm looking at doing a online NVQ course in admin. I was just wondering if anyone has done one and the best company to use. Thanks in advance. Amy
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Promotion?
Hi, I used to be a member here a while ago in fact I used to post all the time! Anyway, I have become a solicitor after 4 years of being a paralegal. All in commercial property and so was the 18 months of my training contract plus my 15 months qualified. Anyway, my boss the head of department is leaving and I am the only…
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Employment laws
Hi guys, Two question, If you are leaving a review about a business on glassdoor or websites alike as anonymous, can they legally ask for the identity of the person who posted the review. Second question is, when you sign a contact if it has a clause saying you cannot work for any competiter for 3 month, what happens if…
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Have I been treated fairly?
Hopefully someone can help me 😊 Five years ago I was given promotion at work, at around the same time I fell pregnant. I wasn't coping with my role (or pregnancy) and decided to step down to concentrate on my new family. Fast forward to now.. I'm in a development role and I have recently applied for a managerial role. I…
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Common sense employment advice needed
Good evening, My first post on here but would be grateful for any advice particularly from anyone with employment law/ recruitment experience (though any help much approaciated) I recently left a job after 5 years for a new one 3 months ago which in all honesty I actually hate, numerous reasons but it's the worst mistake…
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Letter From HMRC Re: Ebay Account
My wife's an Ebay Powerseller and has a turnover of around £45K per annum. Margins are really tight though and I'd estimate she makes no more than £5K a year. This is fine because it enables her to make a small amount from home with little overheads with hours to suit herself. However, we received a letter from HMRC a…
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Employment Law
I need someone to check a daily simple contract that a client wants me to sign to provide software services to them. When I contacted a local solicitor they said they would charge £250 per hour to check them for me. Is this a normal charge, am I just being naive thinking I can get advice for less money ? Thanks
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Claiming meals on Business trip
Im not sure if this is in the correct section. My partner recently travelled to Madrid for a training course with work. They tried to claim for a sandwich / drink from the airport and it was knocked back by their boss, stating "you would have eaten anyway whether working or not?". Now I am not 100% but surely on business…
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Please help! Re: going back to work
Hi everyone, I am in a real dilemma right now and am wondering if you guys could give me some advice please? (I know the advice is awesome on here!! :) ) Ok, so (and please don't judge me!), but due to some pretty terrible personal circumstances, I was on ESA for a while (suffered with severe depression, anxiety and my…
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how important is a university degree in the job market these days?
i find it increasingly difficult to apply for jobs that now do not require a university degree. i am certainly not very good at academics and have tried before but it just isn't me. my interests lie in fitness, media and maybe marketing and i am not sure what else at the moment. personal training is something that comes up…
