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Grants and/or loans for adults who wish to trade train
Hi First post so go easy on me! Id like a career change, and I’d like to train and get a trade under my belt. However, I’m mid 30’s, mortgage, young family, financial commitments etc.... and I’m looking for grants and/or loans that may be available to me to support me through the change. I’d like to ‘do it properly’ as…
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Employer wants to only pay SSP but we have been furloughed as well
Hi guys, I am after some advice to do with my work. Hopefully I'll be able to explain the situation. I am employed by a childcare provider. My boss tried to stay open for key worker children but in the end couldn't do it for various logistical reasons. We were due to allegedly open for key children on a Monday, and on the…
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Thinking of quitting job
Hello, I realise this is a tough time for a lot of people and many are worried about job security, so I don’t want to sound selfish. I have been in my current job just over 3.5 years. I took took the job after redundancy whilst in London and moved back to my home town. This past few weeks, I’ve been subjected to some not…
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Coronavirus and annual leave
So my employer has cancelled all annual leave for all staff stating that as we are keyworkers we can't have annual leave even though plenty of us have booked for this year, I understand the current lock down rules. However, if they start to relax and businesses start reopening then why wouldn't we be able to resume our…
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Lwcra
Hi all, I've been receiving U.C. since dec18, I had a W.C.A. appointment November 2019, I received a letter in my journal stating I'm now on lwcra, and that the period is from December 2018 but assessment march to april 2019, I have been in receipt of u.c. From Dec 2018 till present, so I'm.just asking will i receive…
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Transgender person going for an interview
Hi if i was lucky enough to get an interview as a transgender person would it be ok to go to an interview in a skirt and blouse instead of a suit as long as i look smart as i am more comfortable in a skirt and blouse
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Bullying at work
I started a temp assignment 6 weeks ago and was placed with another temp to train me. I didn’t really enjoy this and he had made a few personal comments to me about my looks , me having no kids and my clothes . He has form for these comments. Unfortunately another colleague made personal comments to me also .There was a…
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Grievance outcomes
I have recently been through the process of grievance. The outcome has mostly been found in my favour. To offer a a simple outline The health and safety officer within my organisation made threats against me in front of witnesses when I raised for further discussion a dangerous incident he was responsible for. Both…
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Forced holiday during furlough
My workplace have emailed us saying we have to take 5 days holiday from our annual holiday leave for the month of April. They said during these 5 days we would be paid 100% of our salary, so government pay 80% and then pay the other 20% is how I understand it. I do completely understand from a business point of view that…
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Met Eligibility Required Criteria - technical role.
Hi guys, A colleague and I recently both applied to the Met (police) for non-operational, technical roles - which according to our current HR coordinator, "we are more than suitable for - initially, this role might feel like a step-down." - initially, it would have been a big financial step backwards! After getting some…
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Returning to a job where you can't socially distance?
I work for a small manufacturing company, after the lockdown announcement myself and some colleagues kicked up a fuss, mainly because of the nature of our job you are unable to socially distance, I mean things like loading vans and lorries you are lifting with another guy less than a meter from you, there is no other way…
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Clarity on first rest day working a Day/Night Shift Pattern
Hi Team MSE, I have this week moved onto a 2 Day (0800 - 2000) / 2 Night (2000 - 0800) shift pattern, followed by 4 days off. Day 1 (0800 - 2000) Day 2 (0800 - 2000) Day 3 (2000 - 0800) Day 4 (2000 - 0800) My last night shift carries on into Day 5 (8 hours). Is this classified as a Working Day or is this my first Rest Day?…
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Shared Parental Leave
I’m hoping someone can help as I’m struggling to get a definitive answer anywhere. Since going on Shared Parental Leave means curtailing Maternity Leave, does this mean that my 13 weeks that I’m required to return to work if I take Occupational Maternity Pay starts when I go back to work even though my husband will be…
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Employer refuses to furlough me but says there’s no work in And cut my hours by 70%
I’ve worked for my employer for over 4yrs doing an 8-6, 5 days a week. However he cut my hours earlier this year with no notice to 9-5 while keeping the other employees working hours untouched, I’m a mechanic in a local specialised diesel garage. Then when the corvid19 shutdown started, He then cut my working hours even…
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Old Employer Chasing Payments
Good afternoon MSE I recently left my job, final pay check was a month ago. My old employer is now chasing for payment on two items, one is invoice to me as a staff purchase whilst the second was for something that was loaned to me. I have no problem paying for either, but when I left I was under the impression that these…
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Pay tax through work or via tax return?
Hi I hope this is the correct section for this.... I currently am registered as Self Employed and pay voluntary NI but don't earn enough in total to pay tax. I earn some of my money via a zero hour contract at a local school, exam invigilating - so some months I can earn quite a lot, some months nothing. I don't pay tax…
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No mans land
Hi all wondered if I might ask for some advice please. I tendered my resignation in a full time engineering job on the 2nd of March this year. I spoke with the MD of the company about my leaving before my actual finish day the 28th March and leaving there and then on the 24h March as my Wife is on immune suppressant drugs…
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Can a company change the terms of a job after I’ve applied?
Hi, I’m hoping for some clarification on an issue I’m having with work. I started a job in January, as an agency worker, as a trial before I get taken on directly with the company. I’m currently on home start, which means my working day starts as soon as I leave the house and I can drive straight to a job. I recently got…
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Where do I stand
I was in the middle of changing jobs my employer won’t keep me on and other company’s shut down so I’m stuck with nothing can any one help me out cheers
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MSE Poll: Have you been furloughed?
Poll started 7 April 2020The UK's coronavirus lockdown continues, with all areas of life impacted. This week, we want to know how your WORK has been affected. The Government is allowing employers to furlough staff, and also has initiatives to help people in other employment categories. Please tell us below whether you’ve…
