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How much notice for one days holiday
My company is specifying 14 days notice is required for a one day holiday. Is this amount of notice requirenent unusual
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SMP whilst working.
Hi, I started maternity leave in January and had baby in February, I'm receiving SMP only from my employer. I worked for an agency (employed/paid by an umbrella company) from November to end of April 2015, never resigned, never had a p45 and as such they have just send me a P60 for 2015/16. So my question is this, as I was…
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Zero Hour Contract. Fluctuating Income Issues.
I'm hoping to talk to people about the hardest part of planning finances when on a zero hour contract. Assuming the hours you work fluctuate, not knowing how much you will be earning from week to week must be an issue. Would love to find out more about how big a problem it is for you, and how you deal with it. Any replies…
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Dare to apply?
Thinking of applying for a job that's a step up from my current position, but for which I have the transferable skills for. Has any of you ever applied for a job that was 'out of your league', got the job and done well?
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what are ideal jobs for a person who enjoys interacting with people?
i am not talking about caring or sales, but more liasing with people instead of caring for someone or only interacting with said people to get sales and commission. i am looking for a new job and i enjoy interacting and getting to know people/strangers on a personal level, but there aren't many jobs i know about which…
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Close down the jobcentres
No offence to some of the well meaning people that work in these centres, I and many others are just fed up with them. They should have been closed down years ago. They serve no purpose in todays world. Everything they do there can all be done online, by telephone or mail. The people that work there will be employed…
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Training Courses that lead to new jobs
Hello, I was wondering if i could get some advice relating to training courses that lead to decent pays. Background I'll be 29 this year, graduated with a 2:2 in Business Finance 5yrs ago and currently working for the NHS as an administrator. I have been happy with my job & pay (I work 30hrs and receive £1200 after tax,…
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CV Advice Please
I do quite a lot of temporary and contract work via a number of different employment agencies. This has made my CV look messy as if I have job hopped quite a bit and is putting off employers who I apply to for permanent jobs. How can I rewrite my CV so it shows that I am working doing various temp and contract jobs without…
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Ex Interviewer is joining my team
Hi all, I am just looking for advice. I was unhappy for a while at work and wasn't getting anywhere so I interviewed elsewhere. I didn't get the position and things have got better at work - to the point where I am no longer looking elsewhere. My interviewer at the role I didn't get is now joining my team. I need advice as…
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Former employer not paying me URGENT
Ok I have no idea where I stand in this battle. So I started a job recently at a carpet outlet I worked for 2 days then fell ill with a really bad migrane however I did call the office and was told my boss would call me. He did call and said that it was unaceptable to be sick and ended my employment I said ok thats your…
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Training Course - NI Class 1 credits
The DWP web site identifies that if you’re over 18 and on a government-approved training course that lasts no longer than 1 year but you weren’t sent by Jobcentre Plus you can apply for National Insurance class 1 credits for the tax year. I have tried to clarify what a "government-approved training course" is but neither…
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Retention bonus whilst on maternity leave, different date to everyone else
Anyone here know about legal stuff? (I'm in the UK) I've just realised, my company are offering me a one-off bonus (in addition to my basic salary) to sign a contract to remain with them for two years, starts November 2016 and ends November 2018. Other consultants in my office have received the same offer, but their dates…
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Jobmatch account privacy
Are we still allowed to refuse access to our jobmatch accounts to our work coaches? I read that you dont have to do this but that was in relation to jobseekers allowance and not the new universal credit. I do not feel comfortable allowing them to be able to access my jobmatch account. Also only employers whose jobs I have…
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How to find average % pay rise in Manufacturing in Wales?
Hi. I've tried Google but am struggling to find the average per cent pay increase for Manufacturing in Wales, please can someone help me? Our employer has offered, first, 1%, and has now increased its offer to 2% and our union rep has advised that we take it even though, apparently, the UK average pay increase in…
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Stuck in a muddle.
Just throwing it out there. I left my employment as a prison officer to care for a relative last year she passed away last month so I am now applying for employment in my area. My muddle is that since leaving work I am debating working for myself as having time to dwell on being an employee who was first into work and last…
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New career in IT
Hi all, I was hoping to get some assistance in finding the right path to follow to start a new career in IT. I know this is a very broad request but I'll fill you in with some information about me and the direction I'd like to take and hopefully you'll be able to offer up some help. About me: I currently work in the…
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Agency work - additional rights (12 weeks plus)
Curious if anyone has been in this situation, where working for same employer via an agency for over 12 weeks. According to Citizens Advice, ACAS websites etc, after 12 weeks you're entitled to same pay and holidays as permanent workers employed directly. A staff member where I work (not management, previous agency worker…
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Employment Tribunal - Self representation
Hi, I'm representing myself at an Employment Tribunal soon. I've got a handle on all the paperwork, statements, case precedent and have been preparing my cross examination technique. However, I can't find the answers to the following anywhere. I'd be very grateful for any advice from people in the know. 1) When cross…
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A close friend is long term unemployed. What kind of work could he get?
I have a friend who hasn't worked for a few years due to mental illness. I visit him regularly and he feels in a rut. I think I am the only one who he confides in and can talk openly too. I told him to apply online for entry level jobs and visit agencies but he feels very deflated and fears employers won't hire him. He…
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Writing a CV
I'm applying for a care home job. My employment history has a very long gap where I was bringing up autistic children. Most of the jobs I have had have been short term 1-2 years. One can provide a reference all the other places are under new management. I do work very hard and do as I'm told and am quite good with the…
