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Employing a carer
Very odd situation for me to be in as a HR person but my Mum has just made the decision (a hasty decision in my view) to get rid of the care agency that supports her and wants to employ one of the carers that she gets on with and who she feels supports her more effectively. I deal with her financial matters but don't have…
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Wages not paid
My friend works in a bar which is closed until end of October ( closed by order of scottish government), her employer is saying they won't receive any pay for this period despite the fact she has previously been Furloughed. She has worked there for 13 years full time. She has not had a written contract provided by this…
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Can I leave my job?
Hello guys, I'm new here and I'd like some advice please. I've been planning to leave my job next year for a long time, it's no longer what I want and I'd like to go to university and retrain. My problem is I've been ill since March this year and don't have a diagnosis yet. I don't know when I'll be well enough to return…
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No one knows I’m leaving
I started in my current role last year. I kind of fell into it without too much thought as I was desperate for a job so took a role in an industry I had no experience in. I did pretty well and worked hard from home throughout lockdown to the point I was offered a promotion on return to the office with a pay rise. I’m…
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Contract of employment
I signed my contract back in 2007 and it states "Your normal working week is one of 30 hours".But it goes on to say "The standard working week is one of 37 hours".I would have expected it to say that my minimum hours are xx but you may be required to work 37 hours.I work for a large local authority, so I would expect then…
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Bonus Repayment Advice
Hi - I'm looking for some advice about a bonus I was paid by my employer for achieving membership of a chartered institute. When interviewing for the position I was told I would receive this bonus as a reward for gaining this membership but at the time I wasn't told I would have to wait a long time for it or that it is…
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What date does a police caution start from?
I’m due to start a new job soon. They are completing a DBS check: I have a couple of police cautions from when I was younger. I know they stay on your dbs record for 6 years. Is that from the date the caution was issued or from the date of the offence. (Took months for them to actually have time to get me back in to answer…
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Huge tax bill from HMRC which I don't understand. Help!
Hi. If anyone has seen my other post about workplace pension you will know my boss is a bit of a dodgy dealer when it comes to running a company so it won't surprise you that I have a feeling something has also been going on with my pay/tax. I saw on my HMRC online account that I owe £713 in tax. When I phoned HMRC the guy…
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Agile Foundation Course
I have studied and tried once to do the Agile Foundation BCS Certification I got 20 I needed 26 to pass. I was studying v1 and apparently there is now a v2 however when I phoned BCS they haven't got any plans to update there training book which is a bit lame I thought. They also don't provide free retakes and at £175 a go…
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COT3/ACAS views please
Hi,If you are an (ex) employee and have dealt with ACAS I was wondering your views on the service you received from them. I signed a COT3 last year with my ex employer and I feel ACAS weren't exactly helpful in advising what to do - they said sorry can't give you advice and hounded me until I agreed it. But that's just my…
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DBS CHECK BY COMPANY
When a company applies for a basic dbs check (on you), how long does that take to come through? I received a text today informing me gov.uk are processing the DBS Check.... Regards,
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Advice needed
Hello, I currently work for a catering company which has cafes in companies. The company has Served notice that it is terminating the contract with the company I work for, I’ve been notified that I am being made redundant and that there’s no vacancies in any other part of the company. I’ve been asked by the garage if I’d…
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Which trade Union is the best?
I work in construction, specifically telecoms and I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations in regards to which trade Union is the best?
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A Levels
Hello, I am looking to take a levels privately and wondered if anyone could recommend a place online. TIA
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Any suggestions
I have been offered some work to help a disabled man in his home with meals, housework, taking medication. The person who used to help him is moving and has asked am I interested, I am dubious due to the lack of structure and want to ensure I am not breaking the law. I would continue what the previous carer did:- go twice…
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Overturned Dismiss but New Job
Hi. My OH was fired for "gross dismissal" (performance issues following the birth and subsequent serious health problems of his daughter). He appealed on the basis of a clean record and the fact he'd told the company his situation and was offered no support. The decision was overturned on the basis it had been too harsh…
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Possible Racial Bias with Redundancy
Hi All, I was made redundant a few months ago, and as part of the appeal process I put in a subject access request for any emails about me and my performance that were sent/received by a number of people within the business. Basically I wanted to shake the tree and see what fell out. There were 3 people involved in…
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Company ;iquidation - transferring CQC status
If a company is commencing voluntary liquidation proceedings (to prevent paying out in tribunal costs amongst other debts!!), could they transfer their current CQC registration with the new company that would in theory "buy" the company and its assets? If so how quickly can they do this? Also as a shareholder what legal…
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Retraining in Software/Web Development
TL;DR: Does anyone know of any grants available to retrain in software/web development, possibly for women or under-represented career changers in Bristol/the South West? By way of background, I'm a 36-year old graphic designer who started out in print design about 15 years ago but have since managed to get a few digital…
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Civil Service Job Application
Hi guys, I am in the process of applying for a new job role, via the "Civil Service Jobs" website, and was just wondering if i could get some guidance with the application if possible? On the cv section, it asks you to upload your employment history, which I have listed with bullet points of my duties etc. However it then…
