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Vodafone Credit File - Has cost me my job
Hi folks, Hoping for some help or advise. I work in Financial Services - Self Employed - and my employer due to the nature of the business requires that I must have an impeccable and clean credit rating, something which I signed up to and agreed with. Now, in December 2015, I ended a contract with Vodafone, long term…
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Some info needed
For the last few days I have been doing some research into college courses, I am 35 and left school with no qualifications as I never tried and give up. I see I can get a level 3 course funded by going the 24+ loan route and thought I could get student finance as well I thought great I can go to college for a few years and…
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Work hours changes
The company I work for is moving next week, meaning a longer commute. They have hinted at new flexible working hours policy, but have only confirmed it today (2 working days before it comes into effect) For some reason, known only to them, they have declared that lunch time is now 1 hour instead of half an hour. So with…
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Recruitment Consultant looking to resign imminently - is this the right option?
I'm going to keep this as concise as possible, so many thanks for any advice given, and if there's any more information you need I'll be happy to help out in the comments. First of all, the headline and facts - I currently work in IT recruitment within the UK, and am desperate to leave. I've been in this position since…
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@pay between assignment' contract with umbrella company vs new expenses law.
Hi, First time posting here, but I'm hoping somebody could offer some guidance. I currently have a full time job with a reputable company, via and employment agency, and an umbrella company. When I originally signed the contract, a 'selling point' that was really pushed onto me was that we would be able to claim some tax…
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Short term 'project' work
Looking for a bit of help... I've been offered a one off project with a charity paying a fixed fee (less than £1000). However they've said I'll need to invoice them for the work and sort out my own taxes and stuff. I work full time, my employer is happy for me to do the extra work but I've no idea what to do with tax…
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Agency lied about job
Hi Hope someone can help. I got a new job through an employment agency and the job was advertised as a full time permanent position. The agency said that the first 3 months would be on probation through them and then I would be made permanent. I agreed as most companies do this. When I started there were a few others that…
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Email to let them know I'm returning to work
Hope this is the right place to ask. Found out late Friday that I got a new job which I started Monday. I am unable to ring to let them know. Does anyone know if there is an email address for jobcentre or reporting jsa?
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job offer embargo
Hi there, I'm wondering if anyone has experienced what seems to me an unusual situation. I interviewed for a job, received a call from their HR Dept two days later and they said the feedback from the hiring managers was very positive and they want to proceed. However, they went on to say there is a company-wide ban on…
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Work tools ransom
Hi I really need your help. My husband left his work at Xmas. He is a vehicle technician and owns his own tools. He has visited the garage twice to get his tools and been told they are locked away for safety and to return when the boss (who has the key) is in, so he can get them. To cut a long story short he has now been…
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Employment tribunal help witness statements
Hi all, I have a hearing at employment tribunal listed for 3 days in September.
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References problem
I applied for a job a week ago and they called me last night to arrange an interview for this Friday morning. I have not worked for 6 years due to developing and being diagnosed with a chronic illness. I did have a job when I was diagnosed but was unable to keep it in the end because my symptoms were made worse. I have now…
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Approached for a job... that I didn't get!
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Career advice for 36 YO, stuck in a major rut.
Hi, I am having a bit of a panic about my career, having just turned 36. When I was 16, I decided that I wanted to be a Solicitor. I did lots of work experience with law firms and the Citizens Advice Bureau and went on to get a Law Degree. I then did a Masters Degree in Law and then went to Law School and passed the LPC.…
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Notice period
Hi I have a dilemma I am looking to sell our house and move to another country We have an offer and have had an offer accepted on the new property and have started all the legal process etc At my work the notice period for my level is 3 months (this is aimed more at every other person my level due to head hunting) for my…
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Competitive Salary
How on earth am I supposed to know how much this is? Similar jobs I'm looking at are advertised 24k-50k. Are companies used to people asking them what ball park figure competitive means to them? I'm a teacher so used to salary being set to the pound! Thanks.
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Company car help
Hi! I work as a transport manager for a company 30 miles from home, I have worked there 4 years and worked my way up. My salary is currently £35k a year and I have had a company car for 3 years (mid range golf diesel). I have been approached by a very large company to speak to them about a similar job, only 5 mins from…
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recommend a union
I have now been at my workplace for over two years so think it is about time I joined a union. I am never been a member of one before. Can someone recommend one or tell me what I should be looking for in one. I work in an office, they isn't union for the office staff but the factory have one. I don't think I can join the…
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Advice on disciplinary meeting
Hi any advice would be great, I have currently been suspended from work and am having a disciplinary hearing for alledged gross mis-conduct. The business was closed at 4 pm and me and one other member of staff had to work untill 7pm that day ( I am a manager) during this shift I received a phone call from my other half…
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Sharing hotel room with co-worker
Hi, I work for a very profitable company. However, they have decided that people will have to share hotel rooms when going away on training courses. They are showing no flexibility whatsoever, nor even accepting to pay for half the cost of an individual room. I am very uncomfortable with this (sharing some room with…
