-
Temping but want to leave for new role
I am currently temping – was told I would definitely be considered for the permanent role. They have interviewed 3 candidates and not me, I know (99%) that they have offered the role to one of the candidates they interviewed (she knew my manager from his previous job so had it in the bag). I have not been told anything.…
-
Employer has requested credit report. Are they even allowed to do this?
In a nutshell, my employer wants to issue staff with new contracts which are mainly a rewrite of the old contracts, with a couple of additions. One thing they're requesting is a recent copy of my credit report. I've heard of employers performing a credit check (which will tell them if I have any CCJs, loan defaults etc -…
-
Contracting
For the people contracting in this forum. What are the benefits and disadvantages in your views?
-
NEBOSH General Certificate - Elearning
Hi, Has anyone completed the NEBOSH General Certificate via online/e-learning? Was it a hassle or an easy process or would it be better to pay for the classroom course?
-
Jobs that are easy to get
And by easy to get I mean jobs that generally receive less applicants than other jobs. I know care work is meant to be quite easy to get but what else?
-
Consultation whilst on maternity leave
Long term lurker signed up to see if anyone can help with my query please. I work in public sector and my department is about to be restructured. I am currently on maternity leave. Does my employer need to inform me of the restructure and/or include me in the consultation process? If so, should this be at the same time as…
-
Dreaded wait of salary negotiation.. how long to wait
Hi all, I went for a final interview on Friday 27th afternoon. The whole interview process took a month and a half in total, with 3 official interviews and one telephone. Throughout the process it has always been very positive, and I was told on my 2nd interview that I was 1 of 2 candidates. By the 3rd interview I was told…
-
What do you think is happening here?
Sister works for a company which is a subsidiary of a nationwide retail company. Her work is in a very busy distribution centre. Recently a 'To Let' sign has appeared outside her work. The company have told everyone that this is just a manoeuvre on the part of the landlords as the lease is due for renewal and they are in…
-
Going back to work full-time, but don't get paid until 19th July
Hi all I have been working low hours, due to a personal issue (I won't go into it here, but some of you may know what problems I was having, as I did post on another part of the site about it) I have now asked my employer to up my hours as the issue has been semi-resolved My problem is my cut off for payment is on Sunday,…
-
Settlement claim % reduction - Empl Trib (ET)
Hi, I have a ET in the next few months and am going through discussions with the judge & employer about mediation etc., where the judge has strongly suggested an out of court settlement. He has asked if I would be willing to enter into without prejudice conversations, and has reviewed by schedule for losses and what I am…
-
Work leave
Hello, I am having an operation in July. I spoke to my boss about this and it was kindly agreed that I would received 10 days paid leave as a goodwill and kind agreement from the MD of the company. Unfortunately I fell genuinely ill for 4 days a few weeks ago. To my surprise, in our calendar at work, my "paid leave" had…
-
Coping without much refreshments whilst at work
Just wondering if anybody has to go a long while having anything to drink whilst at work and what could be done, sadly this new team don't appear to be tea or coffee drinks and I'm really struggling having been kept very well topped where I was previously, also the staff facilities are well away from working area, so it's…
-
Setting Up A Business
Hi All, I am looking to do a bit of affiliate marketing on the side from my current full time PAYE role. I am also thinking of creating a small niche clothing brand. My question is what do i need to do tax and NI wise? Do i have to set up as a company and inform Inland Revenue or can i just do a tax return at the end of…
-
Any JOB SWOP websites out there? (I do something for you, you do something for me)
Hey all I dont know what this would be call so I'm calling it JOB SWOP, but its not really a job swap as such. What I'm looking for is website/company that two people do things for each other rather than getting paid. So..... What I want doing - My hall stairwell bannisters prepping/painting a different colour. What I can…
-
New boiler suggestions for town house?
-
Helping a friend who just came out of prison
Hey guys, An old friend of mine just came out of prison. He stabbed someone. The victim survived and was no angel. It came from a drug deal gone wrong. When I heard I was absolutely disgusted and, rightfully so, put him the category of all the scum I see on the streets. Even when he came out of prison the disgust was still…
-
Finding a car for work (not linked to other thread lol)
My friend was thinking of getting a car as he has recently been turned down for 2 jobs simply due to having no car (never owned one but had license about 3 years, aged 28) He was thinking of finding a cheap car that doesn't cost a huge amount to insure, he was looking at a Fiesta but for where he lives now i.e middle of…
-
Getting a moped to travel to work?
Sounds crazy to me, but currently I live near a city, I know you can't go on motorways and such but I can travel through the towns which is almost as quick not counting delays. Would help me if I went for a job and it was a midnight finish and no public transport. Is it a good or bad idea?
-
Flexible working - Rights?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could advise me on Flexible working and my rights regarding aflexible contract. I have been working for my company coming up for ten years. I went on maternity leave and when I returned I had Flexible working granted. I job share and do compresses hours. The company is now restructuring and I…
-
Employment agency blocking me taking up a job offer
Hi all, I've just had some great news and then some awful news. I have been working in my dream job for 7 months and really loving it. I spent the last month really worried because the employer put the job out to competitive interviews (equal ops etc) but on Friday I was told that subject to refs I would be offered the…
