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I am stuck on a question in a application form
On a application form i am currently doing in AWR Work History Declaration section it says "I can confirm that during the previous 8 weeks the full list of companies (hirers and connected hirers) I have worked at via any and all different contract structures are:" In the previous 8 weeks i worked at Rico Logistics TVS SCS…
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How long for New style Job seekers allowance
I applied for the new style Job Seekers Allowance on 4th August. I’ve had an email confirming receipt of my application but haven’t heard anything else. Does anyone have any idea how long it will be before I get a decision? Sorry have never applied for this before.
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Rate per hour plus holiday pay? What do get paid?
Iv recently been accepted into a new job as a teaching assistant at a further education college and I’m trying to get my head around the pay. When I asked about pay I got an email back saying it was “£8.72 + £1.05 holiday pay = £9.77”. It’s through an agency and Iv just looked through the time sheets they’ve given me for…
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Settle or constructive dismissal?
Hi, I'm in a difficult situation and have already spoken with my home insurance legal cover (said it's my decision to make). Also awaiting a call back from my professional body's legal service. I've been employed for 7 years in October with my employerer, so 6 full. I have been on the receiving end of being managed out…
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rent and allowance
I've been renting my flat and then moved in with my partner whilst looking after my elderly mum to get the extra income whilst working in low paid part-time job. myMtenant moved out in Feb 20 and so was getting no rental income until now - I have found a new tenant to cover the rent and am no longer caring for my mother as…
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Could extra time be given due to covid delays?
Hello everyone, My husband, who works for the NHS, has been off sick since 22nd August 2019 and after a complicated surgery in December he then needed further treatment. He was due to have an appointment about starting radiotherapy on 23rd March 2020 but due to lockdown this didn't happen and it was 2 months later before…
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Urgent Help Needed in Regards to Termination Letter
Hi all, I have been made redundant from my role recently. I was given a termination date of the end of June but it says on the letter I am being paid furlough til the end of July. Therefore, would my termination not be the end of July when my last payment was made? I was also in my probation period although I had passed…
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Disciplinary decision but no written confirmation received
I hope I can be assisted with this. In March 2020 a family member was given a written warning by their employer. But they never received written confirmation of this. They were told it would be active for 6 months, verbally. Then the virus situation started and everybody at the workplace was furloughed. Now they are…
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Dwp interview feedback for learning delivery officer
I recently interviewed for role of learning delivery officer with the dwp and received an overall score of 34. Scored a 4,5 and 6 with the behaviours but I guess my strengths were good. Does anyone know if this score is good enough to receive an offer. I have been told I met the minimum requirement. Just hoping for an offer
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Don't feel safe working at the tills in the evening
I work for a small shop. Sometimes, the staff member who is on the tills has to operate the door by leaving the till area, (next to the door) which has also has tobacco, lottery scratch cards. The doors are auto which operate from internal side only. This is to keep the numbers controlled and if the area by the door is…
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Recruiters Ghosting
Hi all Being unemployed for the past 5 months on one hand has been a blessing as my stress levels have dramatically decreased. With that said, there are bills to pay and I'm quickly running out of savings. My paranoia is also increasing a little about me being on some kind of blacklist. I have had 5 situations where I have…
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Accused of going off site during my shift CCTV involved
I (partner using my account) worked a 01:00-15:30 shift last week. 6 hours preshift overtime as the building sprinkler house pumps failed. I stepped up to help as the company needed someone to be a watchmen whilst no one was on site for any fires/alarms. no one wanted to do it. I arrived at 00:50 and did the usual…
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Did I just get scammed?
I applied for a job on indeed posted by a recruitment agency, I got a call from an 0203 number about wanting to register me on their books. He told me there's a position for me and to register with them and I got an email asking for my driving licence (as the job is a delivery driver), my national insurance number and…
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Agency Worker - WFH
Hi all, I’m hoping to get some advice and clarity on my current situation. I’ve been working for an agency for just over 9 months now. Due to the pandemic, all permanent colleagues on my current team were offered the opportunity to work from home due to certain circumstances. For the past few months, I have been the only…
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Filled out Starter Checklist incorrectly; what will happen
Hi there, So currently I am paid by Company A and on tax code 1197L according to my online tax account. I am starting a 2nd job with Company B and have filled in a Starter Checklist with them. In the checklist I checked option B in Employee Statement "this is now my only job". However, I realise now that there will be some…
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US company 1099 (self employed)
Hi there, I have been contacted by a recruiter about a job for a US company. He wanted me to confirm that I am ok with a 1099 contract. What I could tell is that it means I'd need to register as self employed or a contractor. It's a legit tech company, with solid Glassdoor reviews, and solid media presence, so I doubt…
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Wage
My contract has 54 hrs per week and payslip same. Yet I do 48 hrs one week 60 the next. Repeat. Wage slip doesn't show hours- just total income. Then deductions. On a 5 week concerned I will be underpaid. Was told it will work out. 54 hours is stated as that's the average. This sound abnormal ?
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Staring a business?
I am an employee. I have worked for my employer for over fifteen years. A friend of mine (for over 35 years - I am not much older than that ) asked me to do some work for him (website development), which would take 1 day - I already did the work on Saturday i.e. on my day off. My employer asks that if an employee is…
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NHS & Unspent Conviction
Is there a procedure normally for dealing with declarations? I applied for an NHS job that does not require a DBS check but because I have a unspent conviction I had to declare in the relevant section so I ticked yes and it said someone would be in touch. I was interviewed today and nothing has been mentioned or no one has…
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Working from home expenses
Due to Covid I'm working from home, it would normally be empty during the day, how much do you think your weekly utilities have increased by? I use two PC's, several cups of tea through the day, it's not long off until the heating will have to go on, normally it wouldn't needed until I got home from the office. It would be…
