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Clause in contract
Hi everyone! Longtime lurker but first time poster here. So I was bored at dinner time the other day and started reading my contract. In it there is a clause saying that the company may, at their discretion, cancel my contract immediately for any reason and without paying me anything. Surely this is illegal under current…
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Sacked for stealing my OWN equipment back
I've created an account on here as I am a bit bewildered over my recent sacking so need to know where I stand - So I work (or used to) for a small family run business and about 8 months ago I let the boss man borrow some of my very expensive equipment (a TIG welder and a drill). I didn't need them at the time, I'd been…
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Job Not Working Out
Hi All, I had this within the redundancy section but a message sent to me advised it was better suited here. I've been in my role for almost 4 years, however I can't help but feel it's surplus to requirements. Virtually the entire year goes by with no interaction with my boss except at the end of the year when I get my…
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Best route to get employed in the USA
Hey guys this may be a little obscure but I can’t find anything useful anywhere to point me in the right direction so thought i’d reach out and see what advice people may have. I’ve always wanted to live in NYC but with the USA it’s not just as simple as applying for jobs and then off you go.. I can’t figure out how I can…
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Should I join
Hi All, I hope this the right forum to post this question.Anyhow, I have been working for in retail for nearly two years. This is my first job.I am considering joining a trade union. For better work pay, and in case of disciplinary procedures i will have someone to represent me rather than being on my own. However, I dont…
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Covert Recording
Hi, Posting on behalf of a Family member who believes they are being covertly recorded in work. I'm going to keep this generic on their request. I'm not sure if this is an appropriate place to post this but the CAB section appears to be locked so apologies if this is misplaced. Context - Said family member is a manager in…
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Studying with a Mortgage
Apologies if this is in the wrong forum section but I am looking for some advice. I am considering quitting my job and going back to University to study for a PGCE qualification. I have a mortgage on a property I have owned for 2 years and I've worked out that with a bursary and maintenance loan, I could afford to live…
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Working as a project manager
I’ve done a bit of project management, do I need specific qualifications to actually apply for project manager jobs?
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12.07% calc for holidays may not be lawful
Stumbled on a EAT case that has implications on holiday pay calculations that a lot of places use. https://www.gov.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-decisions/mrs-l-brazel-v-the-harpur-trust-ukeat-0102-17-la There are quite a lot of sites with interpretation of the implications.
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Job application at Care UK 111
I recently applied for a job at 111.I applied online and a couple of days later received an email saying they had tried calling me and could I give them a call back on *mobile number* . I called the number and apparently it was a telephone interview I.e how would you react in such and such situation and what would you do…
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Tupe law
Tupe law I was told on the 13th December that my contract is being taken over under the Tupe contract. This was with immediate effect. I was due 2 weeks holiday from the old employer and told to start my new possition in the new year. By law should we have been given any notice?! It is all a bit of a mess at the moment…
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Tupe law
I was told on the 13th December that my contract is being taken over under the Tupe contract. This was with immediate effect. I was due 2 weeks holiday from the old employer and told to start my new possition in the new year. By law should we have been given any notice? It is all a bit of a mess at the moment money wise as…
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Variable hours and annual leave
In September i asked to change my hours to suit school collections and drop offs. My working hours was always 39hours each week, 8, 8, 8, 8, 7. My requests was accepted and granted. I now work a staggered weeks with varibe hours week 1 37.5 hours 8.5, 10, 8.5, 6, 4.5 Week 2 40.5 hours. 8.5, 10, 8, 8, 6 My annual leave…
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Advice needed regarding job interview
Im trying to help my daughter who is job hunting. She has had a job interview and been asked back for a second one. When she applied for the job, no mention was made of working hours. However this was discussed at the interview and is 40 hours per week. The problem is that the working hours are really too much for her as…
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Paying for Services so i can do my job
Hi Not sure if something like this has been answered before but will ask here. I am an IT consultant for a big-ish firm in London, I have a requirement to understand the three big players Cloud offering, Amazon, Google and Microsoft. They happily pay for the training and the exam and provide limited functionality…
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Is £28,000 Liveable in London
Is an annual salary of £28,000 liveable in London, especially if you're renting a place to stay alone?
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Wrong name in email interview invite - help!!
I had an email inviting me to come in to an interview for a job I applied for. I was about to write an email back confirming my attendance when I realised that the person who wrote it had got my name wrong. Should I mention this in my response and if so how/what do I say?
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Followed a course in Health and Safety
I am actually a HGV driver. But I asked a visiting manager if I course to develop myself as one or two others at the company were getting what seemed all the training. I was soon offered to do the NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety. I did the course in the company of mangers and engineers. Apparently around…
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Tracked at work
Hi all, my Employer ( A very Large National organisation) Has issued several of us with a smartphone on whichwe will recieve jobs that need doing ect. Thing is that the device also Tracks the person. How does this sort of thing stand ??
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How to work out wage
Asking on behalf on someone else. They have been offered a job in a school working 1 day a week for 39 weeks a year, the annual salary for full time is £18975 Much much will the wage be for the 1 day a week.
