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Paraplanning learning resources
Hi all, I want to pursue a career in financial planning, and ideally start as a paraplanner. I have a business degree but no direct experience in financial planning. However, I have held general business advisor roles which I hope will help me transition into a financial advisor one day. I'm applying for jobs but I'd like…
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Pension contributions dispute with employer
Back in 2006 I was transferred under TUPE from a public sector body to a voluntary organisation. Much discussion was held as the voluntary organisation made it clear that should the transfer happen there would need to be a discussion as it would not be able to match the terms of the conditions we had at that point. The…
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Holiday entitlement for part timers
Hi, I am confused about my holiday entitlement, I work 15 hours a week over 4 days (mornings) Tues-Friday, I have been there for 3.8 years and my contract states I am entitled to 20 days holiday, however 3 years ago a new accountant joined the business and after her discussing with the boss changed my entitlement to 16…
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Putting Notice In / No Contract?
Hey guys. Just wondering if anyone might know where I stand on this. A few month ago now I started working for a small business, boss is self employed and basically has me and one other full time worker. 2/3 casual workers. So far I have no contract and no pension (Been about 5 month now). Before I started I was promised…
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discretionary sick pay only for some?
So if the contract/handbook says full sick pay is at company's discretion, that means it's basically up to the company whether they pay you for a specific period of being ill. I understand that this makes sense if managers think someone's not being truthful for example. But in this particular case there are some employees…
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The law on a reasonable amount of overtime
Does anyone know what the law says is a reasonable amount of overtime? My company often 'forces' overtime and if you do not work it you face disciplinary action. They refuse to tell us what they consider, or what the law considers to be a reasonable amount. Any help or advice is appreciated.
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Notice period query
A colleague of mine is intending to move department and was told that she would have to hand her notice in for our department and then serve the notice before moving into the other department (separate budgets etc.). Fair enough, her department needs time etc. However, since the notice has been served, they've been offered…
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Redundancy/Career Change
Hi all OH is being made redundant with a £16k pay off. I earn £17k. We live in Scotland. She would like retrain in Childcare and has seen an apprenticeship that would pay her £6k while she gets qualified. Would we/she be entitled to any benefits? How would we find out? We want to make sure books balance before any firm…
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OH's boss disclosing personal medical information
My OH is having a few tests done at the moment, and we are a bit concerned about the outcome of them. She has had to leave work a bit early, and the boss has told a few staff members exactly what the tests are for. She has confronted her directly and said that she doesn't want it happening any more. Since that happened,…
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Paying for training-apcoa parking
My wife took a job with apcoa parking in December as a traffic warden, she's decided it's not for her and wants out. Having discussed this with her manager he has scared her in to staying saying she'll have to pay for all the training she's received. Here's the thing, The training was completed before she started the…
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Backdated pay issue affects pension?
Slightly complicated issue and I'm really wondering if anyone knows where I would be best off looking for advice. I worked at the BBC, and I strongly suspect that I may have been affected by the pay unfairness that's currently in the news. Now, I left 11 years ago so I don't expect any sort of backdating in terms of actual…
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Tupe ? unaware of any transfer
Hi, not sure if anyone can shed some light.. its quite long winded so bear with me.. I worked for my previous employers for 6 years but always supported the same client whilst with the company. Anyhow unison were involved, due to underpayments on sleep ins/waking nights, and we were told we had a strong case where i was to…
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Tupe unaware of any transfer
Hi, not sure if anyone can shed some light.. its quite long winded so bear with me.. I worked for my previous employers for 6 years but always supported the same client whilst with the company. Anyhow unison were involved, due to underpayments on sleep ins/waking nights, and we were told we had a strong case where i was to…
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Mass redundancies, possible job lost
A friend of mine called me this evening to tell me his company had gone through mass job cuts today with quite few people being made redundant. He's has been told his job is secure for few months, up to April then they'll reassess the situation. He's one of few to be kept on in his area. Should he start looking for a job…
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December Bonus has been deducted in Jan Pay
Hi All, If you could help me understand below that would be great thanks. I work in sales and it states in my contract that I will receive commission of x% for all sales. For December Pay Gross Pay - Monthly salary of £2,750 and my bonus worked out around £1150. This was then deducted in tax etc. Jan Payslip Gross Pay -…
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Agency/Permanent Work?
I've been weighing up this job that I seen advertised through an agency, advertised as being permanent - full time, this will probably sound like a stupid question, but are permanent jobs that are advertised through an agency, actually through them, or are you through the actual employer? I've always been a bit skeptical…
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Claiming business mileage
My company pay me 25p per business mile (I use my own car) and I know I’m allowed to claim 45p for the first 10,000 miles. I have 25,000 business miles recorded from Jan 2017 to Jan 2018 so am I right in thinking 10,000 x 0.20p = £2,000 is what I can claim? Thanks in advance.
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Job Reference Worry
I have received a conditional job offer and am slightly concerned about my previous employment reference... (a little employment back history) while I was working where I was they had a thing for making job roles redundant as they thought they were saving themselves money and then realising it was a mistake and that they…
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Employer talking of reducing hours,
Looking for some advice but not sure where to go, my employer has just made mass redundancies, theres know talk of hours been cut i currently work 20 hours theres talk that hours would be cut to 12 hours i am just about managing, on 20 hours i am also a carer for my adult daughter, no other children live at home, the only…
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Applying via agent vs applying directly
There are a few jobs I am currently considering to put my application for. I ma however unsure whether I should go and apply directly with he companies I am interested in or via recruitment agencies. Ther are obvious pros of doing it via recruiters. Firstly a recruiter would be able to tell me what is the reward package…
