Employment, jobseeking & training

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Hi, An agency I was working for emailed me out of the blue, saying they're "changing direction" and told to find another agency. I did this, but they didn't pay me for my final week, (10-16 October) even after they asked for my hours. They don't respond to emails or telephone calls. They also owe me holiday pay too. Is it…

HI all, Haven't posted in a while but in a nutshell I have an employment case coming up for judicial mediation in a few months, I've been litigant in person for the most part. I have sent my calculation of loss through, but I do want to set a floor in advance, just wondering if anyone knows if its possible to get advice on…

Not entirely sure where this thread needs to be located, but any advice appreciated. I’m 56 years old and retired earlier this year with a pension income just below the personal tax allowance level. Not a huge amount, but enough to survive! I’ve now been presented with an opportunity to provide a service to a local charity…

I’ve worked for my employer for 25 years, and they have decided every employee now has to have a DBS check, i feel that’s it’s a step too far and would like to refuse it I’m also not happy providing a copy of my passport and driving licence that they say they need to complete the check, I’ve been told if I refuse it’ll be…

I've been on before - they helped me get a job in IT. Are they still available? They seem to be - but not like before. The ones that are available… I would say are largely worthless - they teach you basics and surround it with fluff - meaning you aren't job ready. I've been working in IT all my life! My problem is I'm a…

Essentially, my story is this; I have been at my workplace for almost 7 years now, and for most of that time two women have relentlessly bullied me and my colleagues. I have sent an official complaint about them on three separate occasions and each time it drags on and on and eventually either management or HR comes up…

Hi, I have been off sick since January 22nd, I expect to be dismissed due to ill health at a meeting with HR/manager tomorrow. My holiday runs from April 1st until March 31st. Work says I will be owed 16.5 days unused holiday since April 1st. I had 5 days unused holiday from January 22nd-March 31st whilst I was off sick.…

I have a nephew who works at a supermarket mainly on checkouts, but since the trolley guy retired, he is asked with others to do some time outside. My question is, the jackets they provide are not washed and, after getting wet, are smelly. (His description a cross between wet dog and stale sweat) He's refused to wear them…

Good Morning all. Ive only just become aware of this case that is being made against Supermarkets , regarding equal pay for store workers in line with warehouse workers. Im just looking for some advice regarding the best way forward. My other half has been working for Morrisons since 2020. I can see that there are a number…

i am filing an Early conciliation claim tomorrow to my previous employer. Has anyone done one before and had any joy? Thanks.

Any advice please how to handle the above conversation delivered by your boss at work, you don't appear happy at work and we don't want you to be unhappy....was delivered in the most awkward style and took about 3 iterations to still not directly say what they actually meant as a solution....I guess it was said for me to…

So i left my job last Friday 16/10/26 after working my weeks notice. I usually get paid upto the 25th each month and paid on the 25th. So on paper i should be paid from the 26th of September to the 16th of October. I am a hgv driver salaried at 44hrs per week at £15.24ph the job was job and knock but you clock in and out…

I'm currently employed in a non-clinical role within the NHS and would like to study for a professional qualification to improve my prospects. I have mentioned it in a few of my annual personal development reviews, but my manager has said there isn't enough money available within the budget to fund the course. They've said…

Hi all, Looking for some advice in regards to my husband who's work place has become so toxic he had to step away and go on sick and not return. Since going on the sick he has applied for different jobs and he has been offered a job. He has signed an offer letter stating his hours, location and pay along with a document in…

A 17-year-old MoneySaver has reclaimed £240 after realising she hadn't got the holiday pay she was due from two former employers. If you're an employee or worker, you're legally entitled to a certain amount of paid time off – even if your job is part-time, temporary or seasonal. Below we explain how to check if you might…

Hi all would appreciate advice. My previous thread with history is on here for anyone interested in details of background long story short I have a heart condition and have been occupational health assessed as disabled and have a flexible working arrangement in place. Unfortunately my condition has worsened and I am not…

I'm 62 and recently lost my job without any payment and want to claim job seekers allowance. I have paid in enough credits to get a full state pension. By claiming JSA does this affect my future state pension.

My partner is on a zero-hours contract through an agency but has consistently worked around 50 hours a week for the past 18 months. She’s currently been stood down while a safeguarding investigation is ongoing and has been told she won’t be paid because they only pay for hours worked. She already had around 11 shifts…

[EDIT…My apologies, i just googled this question and it answers everything…..i just didnt realise how good google is now…….so please ignore this post…(unless you can think of some snaggy situations upcoming from it)…my apologies…….ENDofEDIT] I have just been going for an electronics engineering job via an recruitment…

Would you have a 2 week break in between leaving an old job and starting a new job if you could afford it?