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Training costs - repaying
Hi all, I'm after some advice please. I'm currently work part-time 14 hours on the weekend. I took the job for some extra money as I'm currently doing a degree, I started the job in January and my degree started in March of this year. However my course has been much-more full on than anticipated, and I'm starting to feel…
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Handing in notice while on furloughed
Hi there, I am looking for some advice. Before I was put onto furlough I was in the process of setting up my own business and planned to hand my notice in to my current job. I am currently still employed and on furlough, but I do not want to return to my job once my industry is back. I plan to set up as self employed. It…
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Zero hour contract - cancelled shiftd
Zero hrs - start work on Monday told 4wks work , later phoned by another company offering work. Turn down in favour of 4wks work & commitment. End of week Friday told no further 3wks work as told beginning of week & in scheduler. All removed , other company filled hours. Entitled to pursue compensation for loss of work?
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Long overdue invoice
Hello, I hope you are all well and happy! I'm having a bit of trouble getting an invoice paid. I work in the Live events industry and as such, my work ground to a halt at the end of March. The invoice in question was submitted on 31/01/20 and was due to be paid 31/03/20. I have been given a number of excuses such as: 'Work…
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- Umbrella companies! Any advice - ASAP?
Hi! I've been asked to sign up to an FCSA-approved umbrella company to represent me on Yuno Juno. Anyone used the following and any good/bad feedback welcomed! -iCS - PayStream - Danbro - Parasol - Giant - Contractor Umbrella Thanks
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Voluntary Redundancy - Without any payment (is it legal_
Hi, I applied for voluntary redundancy and the scheme rules state that I get my normal redundancy pay plus 3 months additional pay (as they want to get rid of people). I am 56 and have worked at the company for 16 years. The redundancy element is around £15k and the 3 months is a further £9k The board sat last week and…
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Baking business
Hi, Recently I have got back In to baking. I was giving the cakes for hubby to take to work to share with his colleagues and have had amazing feed back. I'm now toying with the idea to start selling them. Not full time but maybe 2/3 times a months and only a batch or 2 of cupcakes/brownies.I've worked out costs ect (except…
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Leaving a job off my CV
Hi all I have another thread here explaining I have an investigatory meeting which I know will lead to a disciplinary and has a very good chance of my dismissal. (I did something foolish) With what's happening with Covid19 and have a gross misconduct on my file, I would find it virtually impossible to get any job. So my…
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Quitting my Job during probation
Hi I’ve been in my role within the fin tech financial services for 4 months and really hate the job. I’ve found now working at the company the salary is too low for the workload and I don’t get along with the manager who is very forceful and micromanages. I suffer from depression and my anxiety has really out of control…
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confused on taxes after free alowance is reached
First 12.500 pounds earned should be tax free, why i still pay taxes even if don't reach the free allowance yet?
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Erratic employee
Hi all, appreciate this is more for employees, rather than employers, but I'm at a bit of a loss with this one. This is a large business, multiple divisions and business operating units, with no central HR. Each business unit has their own management. In my business unit, I have a critical / key employee - i.e. the…
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Can an employer force you to be off sick!
Not with covid! Sister reported to work today, she's been on redeployment within a health job because she has heart issues (not quite as bad as me, no transplant) so no patient facing but two weeks ago she got notice of return to her own department. Last week she was on annual leave. Today she reported back, she's autistic…
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Backdated Furlough and National Insurance Contribution
My Employer backdated my furlough payments after I requested that they furlough me on 30 April. Pay was backdated to 21 March and I received 7 weeks back pay on 14 May. My employer has deducted National Insurance Contributions. I have queried this as if I was paid my Furlough pay weekl,y as and when my normal pay would…
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Buying a window cleaning round while working a full time job
Hi, Im thinking of buying a small established window cleaning round which I could do 1 or 2 days a month and still work my full time job. I'm wondering are there any specifics to being employed and self employed at the same time, will the self employment impact the employed position in any way (the amount of tax I pay on…
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Resignation - When and How?
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Starting a business alongside current employment
Hi everyone. I'm not so business savvy so require some start up advice. I am currently working part time as a tutor at a college and have a background in teaching and supporting learners within community settings. For some time now I have been thinking about setting up my own education institute and then deliver courses…
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Can I join the police force with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder?
Hi everyone, I'm currently 26, when I was 21 and at university I experienced depression which included self-harm and a trip to A&E, all of this lasted just under a year. Within this time I initially received a diagnosis of mixed anxiety and depression that was then changed to Borderline Personality Disorder (or Emotionally…
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I might get fired for Gross Misconduct and I'm scared what will happen
To give a bit of background, i have always been unlucky in always choosing the wrong thing...i had to resign from my previous job after almost being fired for social media posts. I have had huge debt problems multiple time and I'm only 34. My family dont know I'm in even worse debt and on a debt management plan. I have…
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Alleged over-payment of wages - Threatening emails
I can elaborate if needed but I'd like to keep emotion to one side and stick to the facts. Monday 11th May My fiancee (hereafter MF) attends work as normal and without warning, notice or consultation is made redundant and given 30 minutes to collect her possessions. I won't bore you with any other details as I'm not sure…
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Should I retake GCSE English?
I am in my 40's and will possibly be made redundant soon. I have been looking at a change in career (currently retail) but noticed a lot of trainee positions require English GCSE at grade C or above, I got a D. Also if I wanted to go to College or University it is also required there too. Is it worthwhile at my age or…
