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Universal Credit
So when you become unemployed it would be logical to sign up to universal credit (the new jsa) however, when you are made redundant or fired, you obviously get your final pay... upon signing up to UC, HMRC can see how much money has gone into your account... If its more than £350 you get NOTHING for that month... I was…
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How do I prevent emails from UJM?
I keep getting "Alerts for job seekers" emails from universal job match. There is no link in the email to unsubscribe, neither is there a setting in my UJM account to stop me receiving them. There is a " I would like to receive DWP email messages" option which is disabled already. I dont want to use the spam filter to…
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Work in Pakistan that employs Czech people
Does any of you know any company that is in Pakistan that works with other countries that also provide a visa for their workers, i'm from Czech Republic and i would like to work with a Pakistani based company. Please write to me if you know about any. It could be any work but i'm an artist, i draw. Thank you
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Careers working with CAD
Hi all I was wondering if ayone could give some help. I have some experience working in a technical admin role with gas/water engineers and was introduced to CAD (2D).I don't work for the same company anymore but have since become interested in the software and I am teaching myself the basics with a view to have a basic…
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Anyone know anything about book royalties? - I've had an offer
Hi, I have been writing for magazines for a number of years, and released my first book last year, however I now realise that I was 'shafted' so to speak when it came to the contract/royalties. Being new to the game I accept this now but am determined not to make the same mistake. I have written my 2nd book, and have had a…
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Being Unemployed
How do you guys fill your day? How do you fill your week? As you are unemployed, is your mindset to not go out at all whatsoever? are you a recluse? Do you look for jobs mon-fri then fri evening or saturday you go out to let off steam? How is it structured for you guys? Its not longer going door to door asking for jobs,…
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Previous Employer did not pay tax or NI
I just received my P60 from my current employer where I have been working since November 2015. My P60 shows that I earned a gross amount of £1200 from my previous employer which was from April to November 2015.I worked full time there and was paid fortnightly grossing an average of £1400 a fortnight. I received payslips…
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Salary Linked Parking Charges
I work in a hospital. The parking is run by a private company. The charge for the permit (not the actual daily parking charges) is linked to salary. The per annum difference between the lowest and highest salary bracket is £155. My question is, is this really legal? How is it justifiable, as it is ostensibly a form of tax?…
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ET: Unfair dismissal Compensation
What losses can I clean for afternoon claimant tribunal? Can I claim for loss of working tax credit's?
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Employed by two companies
My boss is starting up a new company and is looking into all the rules and regs about it. Apparently, I won't be able to work at the second company (I'm a secretary) due to confidentiality reasons. He has mentioned that a way round this would be if I were to go self employed (like his accountant and computer guy). Is this…
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Holiday Entitlement
Hi I have recently been offered a part time job which is 23hrs over five day. What is the statutory minmum holiday entitlement for the post including bank holidays. The details they have sent says it is 21 days pro rata? which is not correct but I am struggling to to work out what is should be. A full time equivalent is…
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ET witness statement
Hi, I have an ET hearing date later this year, and I have submitted court papers, witness statements (mine and others), as well as a 'timeline' (outlining the course of events) and other evidence. I was originally given a word limit for all of the witness statement by the court, including mine, so I had to keep my…
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Suggestions for different job?
I have been a postman for nearly 9 years, I'm tired of the job and would like to do something where I use my mind more than my legs. Can anyone suggest anything I could re train in? I'm 34 btw. Thanks.
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Free cleaning contract template
Not sure if this is on the correct board but does anyone have any advice where I can get a template for a simple contract for my friend who is setting up her own cleaning business...all the online ones i have tried want a monthly subscription or offer a free trial but need her credit card details Thank in advance
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Tips for nhs HCA interview please
Trying not to get over excited but I applied for a job working with the district nurses as a healthcare assistant a week ago, I currently work for the nhs but a different trust and on an inpatient ward. This job is closer to home slightly more hours and on the community which I really enjoy after working as a home carer…
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Working Notice during Sign off/sick leave
Ok, this is a doozy. SO, I have a double hernia, Inguinal and Hiatal. I work in a warehouse as a Storeman. This involves a lot of heavy lifting and complex movement. I was signed off at the begining of April, at this time, I was doing a more Administrative role in support of my manager who was handling the more physicl…
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Suspended - Gross Misconduct
Hi all, Just looking for a bit of simple advice. If someone is Suspended pending an investigation for gross misconduct, one would assume offering notice/resignation (without prejudice, if that's a thing) would be the best way to save face for all parties? I do nto know the full details (it's not me), but I personally would…
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[Co-Op Bank] London weighting on top of salary?
I'm wondering if anyone knew what the London weighting was for Co-Op bank roles in a high street branch, I ask as I've had to leave my old job and I've been offered a job that I'm accepting (due to getting nowhere fast with other roles) however the salary was lower than expected but there's talk of a London weighting on…
