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Pay problems
Hi all, My partner is having problems with work. They are finding it difficult to pay into his savings account (he cant get a normal current account). They are trying to blame the bank, the bank is blaming the company and then the company blames my partner. (even though the company can see the money being bounced back and…
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Starting up as a sole trader in partners name
Hello, My partner is thinking of becoming a sole trader but for various reasons we are thinking of setting up the business in my name. The business would primarily involve installing stairlifts and supplying mobility aids. We are unsure if the business was set up in my name with HMRC would all the insurance also need to be…
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Help understanding payslip
Hi I recently started a new job and received my first payslip. I am having difficulty getting the numbers to add up, specifically around my pension contribution which should be 5% (plus 3% from my employer). Gross salary = £60,000 Total gross pay for month = £3846.20 (I joined one week into the month so this is adjusted…
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At interview, should I mention my previous boss at this company - who I didn't get on with?
Hi I worked for this company 10 years ago and didn't get on with my boss - He had some daft rules that made the job more difficult. I know that when I applied there again about 5 years ago (different team but same profession) I got rejected at application stage because he put in a bad word - The annoying bit is me not…
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Amazon £1000 bonus
Hello, Does anyone know how the joining bonus works? Son is looking for work and is looking to see how it works/paid. thanks
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Can I Refuse To Work More Than My Contracted Hours if I Need Occasional Days Off?
Since last December, I've worked part-time on checkouts for one of the big UK supermarkets. My contract is for seven hours a week. I also have another p/t job and (a bit of..) a life. But my supermarket work rosters are only published two (or three, if we're lucky) weeks ahead. We're told we Need To Be Flexible, but it…
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Hybrid working - Employer home visits
Hi to anyone on here. I would be grateful for anyone's opinions on an issue that I have with my employer. Basically, my colleagues and I have been working from home mostly for the last 15 months (or whatever it is now). My manager has got everyone together and asked (as we've all said that we quite like working from home),…
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Sick note - when does it actually run out?
I've been signed off work for the past week or so, never had a doctor's sick note before so am a bit confused - the note says I am not fit for work from the 23rd August to the 31st August - 9 days. Does this mean if I am well enough I go back to work on the 31st August or does the sick note include the 31st August as it…
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Statutory sick pay.. Contract says employer won't pay first 6 months employment.. any options?
Hi there, Just a query.. and in the scheme of things the ssp isn't important. I only started my job 2 months ago but in the last 2 weeks have unexpectedly gone from no health worries to being escalated to the cancer team. I am seeing the plastic surgeon on Tuesday.. whether or not i have cancer i am going to need hand…
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Working from home - additional expsenses
I asked this question back in May: Working from home in the 2021/2022 year after claiming in the 2020/2021 year — MoneySavingExpert Forum. I claimed the minimum allowance for working for home. I was recently informed that my gas and electricity will increase this year: Energy provider not taking Smart meter readings —…
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Loyalty to a company. Do you have any?
I'm in a weird position where I've been offered a job elsewhere. Despite being bored and unmotivated (I literally spend days just doing next to nothing) I'm one of the top performers (or the top performer for the past few months and & never finished lower than second since I've been here). One reason why I haven't made the…
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Should I take new job offer
Hi all. Just looking for as many opinions as possible to help me make a decision. I resigned from my current job two weeks ago, I have now been counter offered. My first thought is why has it taken them resignation to start to address issues and see that I am worth and increased salary. Here are my options: Current…
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Taking employer to tribunal while still working there
Hi, just picking your brains if anyone has taken employer to tribunal while still working with them. I don't want to leave my job yet. I am disabled and have had some recommendations from access to work. Employer is not willing to implement them. I am hoping to sort these recommendations myself.
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Why no enhanced DBS for these civil service roles?
I am currently waiting to see if my successful interview for a civil service role turns into a job offer and in the meantime was browsing civil service jobs. Just curious about these two roles really and trying to understand security checking. This one is a PIP Case Manager, it specifies DBS and needing to undergo the…
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TUPE
I was transferred across from a private company to the NHS 2 years ago. I was told that the only way to get an NHS contract was to apply for my job again. I did do this, however, when I turned up for my interview they said they were worried about me (as I had recently had a bereavement) so they weren’t going to do the…
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Hourly pay for holidays
Hello all, I'm hoping someone can assist. My wife currently works for a home care company. She's on a zero hour contact but is paid £10:30 per hour and accumulates holidays depending how often she works. After using some holiday days and receiving her latest pay slip it was lower than expected. From contacting her payroll…
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Access to work vs Disability studentallowance- travel in London
HiMy son is very shy and quiet. He spends most of his time in his room and was bullied in the past. He doesn't like to mix with people due to his anxiety issues/social phobia and doesn't like to leave home. He is having a hard time adjusting to adult life. He has been offered an apprenticeship in London but we are worried…
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Employment contract advise
Hi everyone, I have resigned from my job and am currently working my notice period until the 17th September, I have been told that I will not accrue holiday pay during my notice period,is this correct? I have a holiday entitlement of 25 days per year (of which I have taken 8) that refresh every 1st January. I below is the…
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Secondment Query.
Hi All, I’ve have been asked my my company to be seconded to another department for 6 weeks. I will be working more hours and changing shift patterns to cover holidays. I started on Monday and have been told that my hourly rate of pay will drop by £2!!! Can my company do this? Many thanks
