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Holiday pay
Hi I'm just wondering if any of yous would know.I left my job and its came around to the time im suppose to be paid.While I was leaving I was giving forms to fill out during notice.On one of the forms it said "Outstanding holidays to be paid (in hours)" Then no deductions.Am I correct in thinking im due the amount of hours…
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Supermarket staff now forced to stand in car park in the dark.
My friend works for a supermarket which has car park on roof. Two lifts - a 'down' lift and an 'up' lift to inside the store, Plus a set of stairs which goes to the street below.. Since lockdown, there has been a member of staff on the roof until, it gets dark. The colleague cleans the trolleys, moves them from the bays in…
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Self-employment ideas
I would like to work for myself (ideally from home), but don't know what to do. I have an MA in English literature and psychoanalysis, but not much work experience. I cannot bear offices (tried it – it's just not for me). I'm an introvert, and need a lot of alone time. Wealth isn't my motivation. I just want to preserve my…
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Job seeker allowance and commission based self employment
Hi guys Can you help. I've been on JSA since being made redundant. I've just started as a self employed person who will only get paid on a commission basis about every 3 months. Can I still claim JSA?
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Payslip Forms - Are these needed?
The majority of my payslips have always been digital, normally these are emails to me as companies these days try to save on paper wastage. I've never really made too much of an effort to ensure I print these out, and especially over the last year with covid and homeworking it wouldn't even be a possibility anymore. But…
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Private tutoring
Is it possible to make a full-time living as a private tutor? I have an MA in English Literature and psychoanalysis, and a degree in history. I'm sure you can earn a bit on the side as a private tutor, but does anyone do it as a full-time living?
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Zero Hours, JSA, and NI
Hello forumites, During lockdown my wife was on furlough and then made redundant in July. She claimed JSA, though that was all automated with none of the 'job coach' support that normally accompanies the financial assistance. I understand that as well as the weekly allowance (paid every other week), being on JSA counts as…
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What are the maximum hours you can work per week?
Hello Forum I wanted some advice please. I am getting a new job which is 35 hours per week. But I may be getting another job too which is 18 hours per week (to work from home at my convinience) I have debt to pay off so this is they way forward for me. If the second job of 18 hours doesn't work for me, then I am planning…
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Is a career in data worth it?
I write this as someone who has 12 years experience but has been unemployed for nearly 6 months.
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Garden Leave following retracted resignation & HR complaint
Hey All, Looking for a little advice as my company has/is doing/done something which just doesn't feel right. I have raised an official HR Grievance Complaint against my manager, HR agreed with me that the complaint is serious enough to action and carry out a full and thorough investigation, and seemingly HR were helpful…
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NHS interview tips please
I have an interview for a clerical assistant position at my local hospital next week, full time. It mentions in the person specification about qualifications and skills, which I have. The problem is I am terrible at interviews I think I get too nervous and talk too much. I also go blank at times. I have read about the…
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Fit Note Backdate
Is it possible for a GP to backdate a fit note? I've been off since Monday with mental health issues, my doctor was supposed to call me this week but didn't as he was not in. He's not in til the end of next week now so I booked the first available appointment. I've been treated by him for this for about a year, however…
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Job at risk letter
Hi, The company I work sent me a letter stating that my position will be removed and replaced with a different rank and therefore my job is at risk. I had my first consultation meeting with my manager and he said that I have the following options: 1. To apply for the higher-up position as he really wants me to stay and…
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Working from home tax relief - living with parents
A simple question hopefully! I have been working from home since March with only a few trips into the office here and there so am looking to claim the tax relief on offer (£124), but just wondered if the fact I was living at my parents home complicates matters or not? (They pay all the bills although obviously I pay them…
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Breach of Confidentiality by employer
Hi All I need some advice in regard to my employer. I am currently going through the process of an investigation at work for gross misconduct and so far everything seemed well, however, I have just had a call from a work colleague to advise me that he had tried contacting one of senior managers (who is conducting the…
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Sickness/constructive dismissal
Hi i am after a bit of advice on were i stand. I wont bore you to much so will keep it brief. I have been on long term sickness due to workplace incident i am not fit to return to work as yet anyway i find myself in a really awkward situation at the beginning of my sickness work was in contact with me as normal.but now…
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My company say they pay through BACS, but it's actually done through Faster Payments
Hey guys, I've recently started a new job and I have noticed that I've been getting paid through Faster Payments rather than BACS. Honestly, it wouldn't bother me too much, but it now means that I don't get paid a day early with Monzo. I've emailed the payroll department and they say it's definitely BACS, but I've phoned…
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Second job as self employed
Hi, Not sure if posting in correct place - please do move if better suited elsewhere! For my main job I am employed and in 41% tax bracket (Scotland). This year I registered as self employed and have been doing some additional work elsewhere on that basis. I am trying to work out how much I need to save as a buffer for…
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Wrong Tax Code on Second Job
I have a main job where I earn £25,500 pa. I have recently taken on a second job to help clear debt. The second job is temp for up to 6 mths. I am paid weekly for the second job I will do between 18-27 hrs per week earning £10 per hour. I received second pay today from second job and noticed I had not been taxed, the tax…
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Getting laid off because they Have a new staff member
Okay so my step son has been working in a pub kitchen for almost 3 years and with covid he has been in low hours due to the pub not been busy. The pub has also just taken another member of staff on in the kitchen and my step son has now had a message tonight off his boss saying can you pop into work tomorrow for a chat. It…