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New job whilst on Mat Leave
Hi all, I am currently in my final 3 months of maternity leave (I have just started the unpaid last 3 months) and I also handed in my notice at my job as they require 3 months. I was looking for a part time 16hr weekend position which my old job couldn't offer me, can I start this job now as I have a position available for…
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Job evaluation and flexible working
Today we got confirmation that the job evaluation has been voted through by the union. On the face of it, the offer looks decent — salary increase, more holiday, reduced hours, etc. But what really caught me off guard was the mention of new contracts being issued. Up until now, I was under the impression we’d just get…
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P45 not in PDF form
Hi, My previous employer gave me my P45 by post...so its a paper copy. I have photo'd each page with my phone and so now have my P45 as a few pages of these JPGs. Is this acceptable? I mean, when i start work with my new employer, will they accept these JPGs? Or do they need my P45 in PDF?
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Is Walking Out Classed as Gross Misconduct or Official Resignation?
Hi I would like some advice - ideally from those who know what they are talking about from personal experience, and/or legal employment law. I have been in a job for little over a month. Only part time, so did little over 40 hours. Got my first review barely over a week ago, despite hardly being there for any lengthy…
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Going back
Hi. I'm after a bit of advice or insight. Two and a half years ago, the public sector company i had worked at for 7 years suspended me, citing issues with my flexi clocking. I had been home based for 3 years, since Civid hit, and had to go to the office only very occasionally, usually for short meetings. I had been told by…
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How to force a former employer to reply to a letter?
I need to write to a former employer to ask them to clarify a comment in a reference they did for me, after the comment resulted in a job offer being withdrawn. It seems likely the employer will fail to respond to my letter, since their reply may enable me to take legal action against them (which is hardly in their…
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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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Sick pay query
I'll try and keep it brief... I was diagnosed with cancer and had a hysterectomy in late spring, was off work for 6 weeks. When histology came back it determined I need radiotherapy which is 5 weeks of treatment and possibly some time off after, side effect dependant. I plan to work around the appts while I can and use…
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Asked to Falsify Records at Work - Grievance and Scared
Hi, just looking for some advice. I'm about to raise a formal grievance at work and I’m honestly scared about the whole process. I don’t feel supported and I’m worried about what might happen next. The main issues are: * Probation issue: I’ve been on probation for 6 months and despite asking for feedback several times,…
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contract query
if my employment contract says " on receiving reasonable notice may be required to work extra hours to meet business needs and will remunerated" how do i know what reasonable notice is?
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Looking for evening/ weekend work
Sorry if this is the wrong sub. I work full time but would like some extra money. I don’t really want to work every evening or both Saturday and Sunday. Does anyone know what type of job or any I can do?
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accident compensation
I fell at work and despite them saying I had sprained an ankle, a week later I went to hospital and found I had broken both legs. I was in immense pain. Scroll forward to now and I am still in pain so I thought I would try and get some compensation because I need physio and can't afford any and the NHS just gave me an A4…
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I can't get a job as a 55 year old
I’m a seasoned product developer with over 15 years of experience in ladieswear, tailoring, and quality assurance. After a career pause to raise my family, I’ve re-engaged through volunteering in online fashion resale and sustainability. I’m passionate about ethical sourcing, circular design, and helping brands deliver…
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Employment Terminated Inside Two Years
A friend had what she thought was a routine one to one with her line manger, instead she was told HR would be joining the meeting, she was then terminated on the spot and the line manager read from a script, she was asked if she has any questions, poor thing was absolutely shocked, mumbled no and the call was over, she was…
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ClearCheck DBS hidden sub fees and 400% of cost of legit GOV.UK application
Hi all, AVOID AVOID AVOID third party disclosure and barring service application outfit ClearCheck. They trick you into subs which they will collect while you sleep and their rates are way way way over the basic government application costs. Only use the GOV.UK application system. To think they're doing this to…
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Work over payment
Hi I’m wondering if anyone can help me. I’ve just been told I’ve been overpaid by an amount for the last 2 months this is the gross pay I am needing to pay back of 1000 in total. I’m just confused as to if I will be losing out on tax and NI could anyone explain this to me please
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Question about cleaning job and having to try clean cloths issue etc
Hi there i am not sure if this is such a forum to ask this question or for this kind of help. Maybe someone knows but when i have google searched i got the answer that what we are being told and expected to do is wrong for out health and safety as well as workplace. But i am a office cleaner at a factory i have been there…
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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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My son is desperate to work !! Part-time work for 15-year-old
My son is 15 and is very hard-working and reliable, and is keen to find some work at weekends. I have read up about the restrictions around work for people at this age, so I know it is legal, with certain conditions. I am aware that a lot of companies don't employ people under 16 but I was wondering if there was anywhere…
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Unsure how my wages are now being worked out.
I used to get paid on the 27th of the month and it was hours worked. The business I work at got put up for sale and a new owner took over in January. They kept the staff on, and when I asked about contracts they said “no you do not need one (I’ve worked at this business for 4 years prior to it being sold) as the old…
