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Parking at work can anyone advise
HI not sure if anyone can advise but I have a situation at work and didnt know if anyone had more knowledge than me and could advise . When I started my job 9 years ago we had parking and work shifts so great if finishing at unsocial hours . Now we have reduced parking and everyone is fighting for spaces they have decided…
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Managing someone with a big ego
Hey, I have someone in my team who is relatively new, and is good at their job. However they've been in a role which they worked solo for a significant period (10 years) I've found they have quite a big ego and quite arrogant. I have to work with them very closely and I find them quite difficult at times even though we…
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DBS checks and overseas criminal record checks
I've received a conditional offer for an admin position in a NHS hospital. I have to undergo a DBS check which has been submitted. However I came across something today that says anyone who has spent more than 6 months outside the UK in the last 5 years requires an overseas background check also. I'm from Ireland…
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Anyone Work From Home With Npower?
I see they advertise a lot for home workers. Whenever I call them it sounds like a person alone in the room. How easy is it to join them, are they flexible with hours etc? Thanks.
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MSE News: Employees to be given more rights...
Interns, agency workers and 'gig economy' employees will be given greater rights under a new Government plan...Read the full story: 'Employees to be given more rights under new Government plan' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Benefits help
Hi, I'm after a bit of advice please as I've never claimed benefits in my life and after a hunt around online I'm struggling for information. At the moment I work full time, partner too, both earn approx £30k. We are looking to buy a small business (leasehold cafe) and in the interim while the business is new I was…
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Self employed problem
I'm self employed and one of my customers short paid my last invoice by £750. I had no notification from them that they were going to do this. When I contacted them to point out the mistake I was told that they would look into it. A week later I received an email to say that my work had been substandard and that they had…
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annual leave help please
My contract says i get 32 days annual leave starting 1 Aug ending 30 Sep. I work 5 days per week and have a permanent contract . My contract says I work 35 hours notionally . If my last day of work following resignation is 10 May 2018 then how many days annual leave do i have if my annual leave is pro rata How will this be…
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Warning for self employed
HMRC expect a self assessment tax return EVEN THOUGH THEY NO LONGER ASK FOR IT IN ANY WAY!!! We always used to get a letter but nearly got caught out this year because there was no letter or email. In the last couple of months there were emails linking to help pages but it wasn't till 9 days before the January deadline…
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Can they force me to do this?
I have a contract which states that I may be required to do overtime from time to time for which I will be paid time and a half. Last year the company introduced an online driving course which all drivers are required to take (I'm a delivery driver). However, they're saying that the course has to be taken in my own time…
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interview conundrum
Hi, my OH has an interview for a job tomorrow and this any other time would not be a big deal but she currently works for a franchisee of a company and has an interview for a job in one of the main stores for the exact same role. She has multiple reasons for moving but we have discussed this as a stumbling block when it…
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Civil service - recruitment
I interviewed for a policy adviser role at the Civil Service 4 weeks ago and I've still not had any feedback. The status on the website still say 'invited to interview'. Last Friday I received a personal information form (security vetting) with no explanation. I've tried to look for contact details but can only find an…
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What is your take on this?
The MD I work for has 2 companies in the same premises. There are 2 of us in the office. Colleague works for company A and I work for company B. Colleague works 4 days and has Friday off, I have to work a Friday (shorter day though). Personally I don't think this is fair, as when I am in on a Friday I end up getting…
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Previous Employer destroyed training certificates?
Hello, I left my old employer in October last year, when I left fortunately I had my main and more important training certificates in physical card form with me, but there were about 5 certificates that my employer kept in their records as they were paper certificates. When I left I was promised they would be posted out to…
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Not passing probation
Been in my job a few months and I feel I'm doing OK ( there is room for improvement) but its clear my manager doesn't. Every time we have a review everything is negative. I try to mention achievements but he will still manage to put a negative spin on it. We clearly have different management styles. What I think is a good…
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Cancelling Linkedin
Hi all I don't know if this is the right forum to choose but I have a problem with LinkedIn. I cancelled my account and premium subscription (£23.00 per month) but the money is still being taken from my bank account. I can't find any phone number at all in order to contact them and I can no longer access my account in…
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Record of hours worked
Just wondering whether the HMRC would keep a record of the number of hours employees work? Obviously they would keep records of total income and tax deductions but would they also record the number of hours an employee works?
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Age and Gender Discrimination - Grievance Process
Hi all, Will try to keep to the point and concise. * Been employed for almost 3 years. Had 2 promotions from Manager, to Senior to Director. * Always had issues with my salary and always told earning max possible. * Now Director from end October 2017, I complained at low salary but told it was due to 'years of experience'…
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Business mileage
In April 2017 I left my job with organisation A and shortly afterwards joined organisation B, which I left in November 2017 (and am now working elsewhere). I claimed for business mileage using a personal vehicle in both jobs and employer A provided an annual statement of miles covered and I made the mistake of assuming…
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Lost Job, how to word it to a new employer
Hi, I lost my job earlier this week. Just wondering if anyone could advise on how to word reasons for leaving to a new employer in an interview. Cheers Martin
