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Making a claim
I injured myself last year at work. Five stitches on my finger due to incorrect use of knife. Never made an issue of it as employer would have dismissed me or made things hard for me if I did. Now that I'm leaving I want to claim. Is it possible?
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Self assessment user ID, password
I'm trying to complete my SA, I have my utr, but I don't have my password, to recover password I need a user ID, I'm not getting anywhere Where can I get my user ID please, so that I can recover my password?
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Staying sane around colleages
Hi all, on recommendation of a friend I thought I'd sign up and put a question forth to the good people here. Recently, I've just started a new job. Whew, what a relief to be starting work. I'm now a few weeks and I'm finding that I'm starting to get increasingly irritated around a couple of my co workers. First few weeks…
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Self asses and tc review
I have had a letter saying I have to send in self assessment for 15/16 Can I wait for my paper tc review and do them both together? Any idea when the tax credit reviews are going out?
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Pointers for my research on contracting PAYE vs umbrella vs "Ltd"
Hello. I'm employed, looking to go contracting. I'd appreciate any pointers on where I can get an unbiased comparison between using an umbrella company vs going the limited company route and how much money I'd make with either option compared to PAYE. I want to check whether it's worth it financially for me. I know what my…
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Self employed V employed hourly rate
If I was employed at £15 an hour including 4 weeks holidays and all bank holidays what hourly rate would I need to charge for the same scenario but working on a self employed basis?
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How many jobs would you say you have been rejected for?
i would about 10 from pot washer to admin assistant
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Employment Tribunal Costs Order
Hi, I've just lost at an Employment Tribunal. The panel awarded costs against me as it was felt that, although I was a litigant in person, I had presented my case so professionally that I should have realised that it wasn't going well. I'm undecided about whether I'll appeal the costs order, but will obtain legal advice…
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Dilema - Give up a permanent job for a one year FTC?
Hi, I've recently been offered a dream job at my dream employer, but it's on a one year full time contract. I went for a permanent role but was told they've chosen someone else, however as someone in the dept has been seconded to another job, they'd like to offer me this one year contract. I've been told it's highly likely…
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Sent home when issued a light duties note from GP!??
Hi guys, I'm not really sure if this is the right board to ask this but was wondering if someone could offer some advice. My partner has recently been to see their GP due to a bad back. The doctor wanted to sign them off work but agreed to issue a light duties note covering three weeks in stead. This was issued to their…
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is there anything i can do due to this
Recently started a job 2 months a go at a holiday park in retail, it was temporary till october this week on my day off i got a call from the manager sayign she was giving me a weeks noticed as i was making to many errors on the till by putting wrong amounts into the till after i processed the card (i personally cannot…
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Mortgage Broker part time
Hi all, I'm after some much needed advice and thank you in advance for any constructive responses. I am a 47 year old certified chartered accountant and I earn a decent salary. I am considering doing my Cemap exams as I am considering a slight change of direction in my career. Here is the plan: Pass Cemap exams Get CAS…
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Need some advice regarding sickness
Last week I was off ill due to a viral infection. I am asthmatic, so whenever I get a cold / flu it goes straight to my chest, meaning when I'm talking a lot etc I'm getting very breathless which makes it difficult for me to do my job (I work in a call centre in an insurance company claims dept) So, I was off for the week.…
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Defamation of Character
I wonder if anyone has any knowledge of this type of thing? If an accusation made to your employer by a third party (not another employee) is found to be malicious and entirely without foundation (after an investigation) do you have a case for defamation of character? I don't want to give any more detail as this happened…
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Pregnancy, fixed term contract & other job offer
Last week we found out my girlfriend is pregnant. She currently works for a large bank through an agency on a fixed term 6 month contract, although at the end of this she is likely to get put onto a 2 year fixed term contract. She also works part time in a pub and has done for a number of years on and off. She has been…
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Future of Jobcentre Plus: House of Commons Work & Pensions Select Committee evidence
The House of Commons Work and Pensions Select Committee have conducted an inquiry into the future of Jobcentre Plus. The Committee will hear evidence on Wednesday 4 May 2016 from 9.30am. The Committee will be hearing evidence from:* Matthew Oakley, Senior Researcher, Social Market Foundation * Tony Wilson, Director of…
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Am I the only one with a short attention span?
Hi guys, I am 26 and in a business development role, mainly partnership management. Most of the time I am speaking to people much old and more experienced than I am but I can hold a conversation and put a deal together. I have noticed it before but it's more prevalent now in my new role that people speak or write much…
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No call after interview - Since when has this become acceptable.
I applied for a job on 20th January - Passed. Attended an assessment in Feb - Passed. Had Interview on 20th April (3 months after my application) .... I have waited over a week after my interview and not heard anything. I just made contact with the company who told me I have not been successful and that they do not usually…
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Help with possible interview question
Good morning everyone, I'm a long time reader first time poster. I have applied for job with a company that I have wanted to work for a long time, I have finally got an interview. I have a friend that works for the company and asked for any tips for the interview, they have said this question will come up at the interview.…
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Sacked with no prior warning after 20 months employment?
Hi, First post - a friend told me this forum might be able to help - I'm desperately seeking advice. I'm in my early 20s and I've worked at a care home for 20 months. We've just recently got a new manager, a new face to the home. I was told on the grapevine she has a "sack list" and seems keen to put her stamp on the…
