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Employment & Jobseeking USEFUL LINKS
The following links may prove useful in looking for information about Employment and Jobseeking. [MSE INSERT, 15/02/22: Some of these links are now out of date. You can find an updated list on this page of the thread] MSE Fully Researched Guides Low Income Grant Grabbing House and Energy Grant Grabbing Great Grants Hunt…
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Manager asking for my password when I am off
Pretty much as above really, due to take a couple of days off from work (in a role I have been employed in for 5 years) & my manager has asked for my password for my computer "in case anything comes up". Do I have to give them this? obviously I know then can get IT to re-set it etc but do I have to say yes?
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Do a lot of young people lack interpersonal skills in the workplace and life in general now?
Is it just me or do other people think that in the workplace and life in general that in many cases young people seem to lack communication and social skills? I have been working in the NHS in pharmacy for just under 10 years now and started off as a pharmacy assistant and I have now worked my way up to a supervisor. It is…
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Remote Working & Commute
I’ve worked for my employer for many years, full time, currently one or two days a week in the office which is 60 miles away so I’m used to commuting. I want to return to my home town 280 miles away for personal/family reasons and have asked for remote working with office visits for a few days at a time. My manager is keen…
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Appraisals that make no difference
Work has sent me an appraisal form. We get them every six months. It asks whether I require improvement, meet expectations or exceed expectations. Should I reply that it's a bit rich expecting anyone on the minimum wage to exceed expectations?
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LinkedIn - Disgusting behaviour and how to complain and prevent this happening to others?
LinkedIn have locked me out of my account and attempted to take annual payment(s) from my credit card. LinkedIn support or contact can only be made with their account, no email, telephone, webchat, etc. They request government ID documents to unlock my account, however I value privacy and do not wish to give this to them.…
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Driving a company car and having an accident?
Hi, What happens if i drive a car owned by my company and have an accident. Who is liable to pay for the damage?
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Not informing an employer of change of address?
Hi, What if i have changed my address and my employer still has my last address (not my actual new address)? I have logged on to Gov.uk and changed my address there, but is there any need for me to tell my employer of my new address?
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Advice on possible disability discrimination
Hi all Summary of my situation: - Permanently employed with a local authority as of September 2024 - Requested OH referral when I started due to a chronic physical health condition which means I need a proper desk setup (not just using a laptop but a second screen and decent chair), and also can have difficulties with long…
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Post heart attack and gigs
Hi I have left hospital after having hesrt attack and I am aesiting for further tests and appointments to work out a plan. My gp is signing me off for 6 weeks from work when I grt the correct date sorted on tbe fit note.. I have a few events planned for many months at the end of August and September. I am.ancious that if I…
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ACAS Duty Cover Team
I have a claim against my previous employer in the Employment Tribunal. And, my employer and me we have agreed to an ACAS conciliation agreement. Hence, I have contacted ACAS so it arranges for a COT3 agreement, however; ACAS told me that it cannot yet arrange for a COT3 agreement because my claim has not yet been…
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Overly open clause in TUPE agreement
I have recently received a TUPE transfer agreement. While most of it appears fairly routine, one clause strikes me as overly broad -- especially when compared to the terms in my original contract with the company that was taken over. Could you please review it and advise whether I should be concerned? Also, would you…
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Notice Advice
Hi. I work in a low level accounts position and been in rhe permanent role since last may. My contract states 3 months notice which everyone i have spoken to says is excessive for my level within the company. I have not been happy since I started there and today had a dressing down from my manager totally out of the blue…
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Submit grievance before unfair dismissal?
I'm currently under a disciplinary investigation which I believe is being handled unfairly. I’m considering raising a formal grievance about HR’s conduct in the process. Should I submit this grievance before any decision on dismissal is made? I’ve been employed here for less than two years and am not currently a union…
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Remote Work, unfair disciplinary, off sick
Hi, New boss wants to fire the department, due to budget cuts AI etc. She wants to account for every minute of remote work, even when being at desk almost every minute. For the past few yrs, I opted for super early lunch breaks to care for frail mother, but swiped periodically to stay in 'ready' mode by keystrokes, but as…
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Company take over
Been told that the company I have worked for 20 years is being sold assets also being purchased and business being taken over. Sale hasn't gone through yet but is highly likely. I have a few questions. What questions should I ask as an employee? Will my employers pension contributions change? Holiday entitlement etc. If…
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Signed contract of employment but then didnt start work
Hi,
Am i liable for any kind of financial fine because i signed a contract to go and work for an electronics
company but then did not go and work for them? On 10th July 2025 I signed a contract to start work at an electronics company (call it "Acme_A") in UK.
The start date was 1st August 2025.
But then on 30th July 2025…
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Advice/help with change of hours second job
Hi all. Hoping for pointers how to handle this situation. I have a full time civil service job. I also work 15 hours outside hours for the local authority (LA) with every other weekend and a few hours either side of the 9-5 office structure when day teams take over. I’ve been there less than 2 years. I like the role [as it…
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Help - overtime or time off in lieu
I need to find an additional 10 days holiday this year as Im travelling overseas for a family wedding. I’ve got the option to take the time off unpaid at the end of the year. Or work overtime and have it paid to me as double time pay. i can either work overtime now and save the extra money to cover my unpaid at Christmas.…
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EAT Scotland stays appeal in EAT England
I have an appeal and a claim in Scotland and an appeal and a
claim in England. I would like to know if the Employment Appeal Tribunal of Scotland has the
right to stay this appeal which is in the Employment Appeal Tribunal of England
and this claim which is in the Employment Tribunal in England. I would like to know which…
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Work payment changes
Hi, Apologies if this is long written. The company I work for had a call with all colleagues to mention about new changes happening to our pay. Right now, we get paid on the 27th of the month and now this is being moved to the 11th of the month. They said that this change is going to take place effective immediately on…
