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Employment, jobseeking & training
Archives for April 2020
Discussion List
Employer turned down retraction of notice
Having worked for 5.5 years for my employer, I gave my 3 month notice in early February, due to leave late April. No job lined up - planned to have a little time out before finding my next job. I asked if I could cancel my notice two weeks ago and was told no. Anyone else in the same boat?
Solve NHS employee dispute organization
Thank you for entering My friend who is working with NHS wants to build a case against his hospital, he needs a good organization like ACAS for a support Any suggestion to solve disputes for NHS employees will be very appreciated Thank you very much in advance for you support
Sick then placed on furloughed
I been on sick following the government guidelines. First one in the house so 7 days. Told me boss that am coming back to work said I can't as need to be 14 days. Sent him the gov UK website etc. Then told me I would get furloughed on 80% of the last 12 weeks wages. This will know include 2 weeks on ssp. One week that I…
Notice & Furlough - my position
So it appears I am in a complicated situation and am struggling to find any guidance as to where I stand, hopefully someone here can help me. 1. I handed in my 3 months notice at work on 15th March just before the CV19 hit. I was told by my employer that essentially I was on gardening leave with the exception of a small…
Pay 80% of salary but still employed full time
Hello my employers have recently furloughed all of the staff at my work place and have kept 4 of us on but have told us we will only be paid 80% of the salary. Are they able to do this around 70 office staff and 30 factory staff have been furloughed but have kept 4 of us stating we are key workers Thank You
Furlough
Hi can someone advise if you can do part time work elsewhere if you've been furloughed by previous employer?
Minimum Wage Increases
Hi all, i do hope everyone is keeping well and safe. I hope some can help me in regards to minimum wage increases. Story is I started work as a support worker which something i really wanted to do. I knew the wages were not great but that did not bother me. My starting hourly rate because i had no experience was £7.85 just…
Job Dismissal after asking for Flexible Working hours
Hi and hope everyone is keeping well and safe. My sister was yesterday told that she was being dismissed from her job as a GP receptionist and has until Friday to appeal. They are stating that this is because she took two days (separate occasions for operations) leave in October last year and 24 days (with a doctor's note…
I applied for JSA contributions
I applied for JSA contribution based almost two weeks ago and I haven't heard a thing I have tried phoning but they just cut me off I am so frustrated
Annual Leave
Hello, looking for some advice please regarding annual leave. My employer has emailed all staff today to say that they are now implementing a rule that 50% of annual leave must be taken before the end of June. Our annual leave year runs from Jan - Dec. I am not a key worker but my company has been working remotely, which…
Contract terminated
For the past two years I have been contracted to work at an engineering firm. I am employed (??) by an agency Gattaca/Matchtech on a rolling contract. Yesterday I was told my contract has been terminated. I have today asked if I could be considered for furlough - I have been told by Matchtech that I don't qualify.…
Work in France, Live in the UK
Can anyone offer me advice please as my situation is complicated. I work in France part time between March and November. When my contract is over at the end of each season I return home to the UK. I pay my taxes in France. Is it possible to receive a percentage of my wage due to the closure of my place of work because of…
Furlough payments
Hi Ive just been advised by employer that i am to be furlough until further notice. My question is as my manager is still unsure is what the 80 % wage will be based on. Im am on 12 hour contract but normally do over 16 hours ? Any advise Thank you.
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