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Career progression - Online courses
Hi all With the current climate the way it is and the majority of us staying at home, now could be good time to try and further your career progression. Learning a new skill or furthering knowledge in a certain sector through online courses is a great option. What have you or will you be doing to try and stand our from the…
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Sub-contractor for Limited Company that went "bust".
A number of years ago I was working for this company. He paid us weekly but took retention money off each week. To cut a long story short he said nothing to his sub-contractors that he was "going bust". We found out on Friday morning when we went to get our wages. So two weeks of wages and retention money was owed to me…
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Overpaid at work but what about tax?
Since Jan 2020 I’ve been overpaid by work, I do lots of overtime and my pay varies however due to a role change I’ve been overpaid which I’ve only just found out due to actually accessing my payslips. payroll have admitted it’s their error and I’m happy to pay back the money that I’ve been over paid but is it right that I…
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P11Ds
Does anyone know whether a P11D should include the full initial value of a non-company car benefit if you buy the item from your employer with your own money before the end of the tax year? Or should it only include the full initial value minus what you paid to make it your own.
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Furlough, Job relocation, redundancy mess
So I'm Furloughed until may 31st. But had a meeting today (30th April) informing the business is moving 80 miles away. I've been asked to come off Furlough to help with re location finish off jobs, empty the building etc. If i don't wont to relocate i will be made redundant . I've been employed for a little over 2 years…
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Full Time Employment - Bank holiday on half day
I am in full time employment working the following shift: Mon - Thu = 8.5 hrs each day Friday = 5 hrs Total = 39 hrs per week. I am a little confused on bank/public holidays landing on a Friday (such as Good Friday) etc - should i be entitled to full shift hours off or just 5 hours? Please advise. Thanks,
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Employer offering Apprenticeship - stick or twist?
Hello, Just a quick question. I work for a big company with the MOD as our biggest customer. I’m currently on a secondment role lasting till end of June, to which I will return to my original permanent position within the company which I want to avoid going back to as I didn’t enjoy the role. My employer has offered me an…
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Are we allowed to go to work self employed?
My wife was self employed (well still is) she does beauty treatments she understands it that since the lockdown she shouldn’t go out anymore and waiting for the letter to get that self employed help but now we are not sure somebody said the law says if you can’t work from home then still go to work?
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In full time employment and start a part time business
Hello, I'm currently in full time employment but am considering starting my own part time business working 2 days a month. What do I need to do in regards getting the own business registered and ensure I pay the correct HMRC deductions? Does me being in full time employment complicate things? My plan is to earn an extra…
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Universal credit and working from home uplift
Hi, I am lucky that my employer pays homeworkers £90extra for homeworkers. Thia month all employees have been given this to help toward utilities and internet. Whixh i do need had to increase speed and gas and elec gone up dramatically. However, this will be seen as a wage increase by UC. If I explain what the uplift is…
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Sole trader
Hi All, I have had nearly 40 years as PAYE and have now been advised by an accountant to become a sole trader. I am doing some work for a small business and invoicing them my hours. It’s on a 4 month trial and could become permanent. Hours over 1 year equate to £20k. Could someone guide me please. I work from home. Should…
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Paying for damage on a van??
Hi everyone. Newbie here looking for advice. I used to be a courier and whilst in that job I paid a monthly cost of £15 for excess protection in case of an accident. I did have an accident and caused some damage. Was told not to worry as I pay the excess protection. I have since left the job. On my last pay packet my boss…
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return to office work
as above, what are people's predictions as to when office workers will return in light of covid19?
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New employer withdrew contract and are now asking for notice period money to be paid back
Hi All, I was due to start a new job on the 5th May, I had signed contracts etc and was just working my notice period at my current employer. Due to the coronavirus the new employer said they would have to withdraw their offer of a job. As you can imagine this was stressful as I wondered if I would be without a job!…
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Business start up grand
Hello, I'm looking for some advice. I'm currently on UC (Universal Credit) and preparing to start my own business (Hairdressing) after lockdown. My youngest child will start nursery in September and I would love to finally start my own business. Unfortunately, I don't have any savings and I need money for stock up with my…
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Employer claiming I am on a 0 hour contract
Hi, So I've been made redundant by my employer. I've been employed since September 2019 and my employer has said that my last working day will be 13th May 2020. My employer said that since I'm on a 0 hour contract and a casual worker, they're putting me on 0 hours for the remaining time. I was taken on to work 24 hours a…
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E-submission details
Not sure where to post this so hoping someone can either point me in the correct direction or help. Unfortunately, we had our systems hacked, which is bad enough, but then discovered that although we were backing up everything to the server, for some reason our external IT did nor realise that our server was not being…
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Forced to work whilst on furlough - what are my options?
So at the end of March our employer sent us an official letter saying we would be placed on annual leave until we run out of days to take and then go onto unpaid leave. I tried to contact them to discuss furlough, but was informed the board of directors are discussing options, and I should wait for a further update. As I…
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Redundancy Money
Many years ago I was made redundant. I had a decent pay off. I was advised on this board, And indeed was sent a link, with what that money could be spent on. If I remember correctly, it was the following.You could Pay off any existing debts – purchase a vehicle/transport for work – for improvement from your house – take a…
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Furlough /vulnerable category
Hi anyone advise or experienced same dilemma. My hubby has chronic heart disease is in vul erabke not extreme category. Doc advised 12 weeks self isolating as work cannot offer sufficient protection. He has requested furlough in line with Govt promise that noone should suffer financial loss due to cv19. That sat he can…
