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Is my part time salary correct?
Is my part time salary correct? My salary was £27,273 for 37 hour week I've reduced my hours to 22.5 hoursI figure that's 27,273 / 37 * 22.5 = 16584HR say it's 27,273 x 0.6 (3/5 of a week) = 16363 What do your maths make it??
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Pay difference?
My job is an HCA at a hospital. I have been off work since April last year but hope to be going back soon. I have had an assessment and will be doing a 6 month temporary admin job. My hourly rate is £12.77 can they put my money down? Hope I’ve explained what I mean!
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I Cannot Get a Job
Hello, I have sent out at least 50 applications since December and I haven't gotten a job yet. I have also failed 3 interviews. What gives? Could someone analyze my CV and cover letter and give me a second opinion?
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Dodgy boss about to do a runner...
My 18 year old daughter has been working part time at a local coffee shop in London for a few years. Only recently has she gone almost full time as she has finished college and is earning while she looks at her options. She has zero hours contract (nothing ever signed) and is paid monthly. Her boss set up another coffee…
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Dismissed due to bad performance & Mental Health
Hello, As some may have read my earlier threads, I've a family member who suffers from schrizophrenia. Unfortunately he has been dismissed from his job today due to bad performance. This caught him and me off guard as I met with him a few days ago and he said everything is fine. Then 3 days later I find out through our…
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NHS Interview for a communications role
Morning, I have been invited to interview for the NHS for a role in the communications department at a local NHS trust - it’s Band 4 role. I’m just wondering if anybody has any advice - in terms of type of questions? I’m across their social media and have noted down how different platforms could be utilised and improved,…
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Remote Working and Travel Expenses?
I recently got a new job and I start in 3 weeks. The job was advertised as remote working with occasional travel into the office. In the interview, the same thing was confirmed, I made it clear relocation was not an option. Regardless, they've asked me to relocate 3 times so far. I received the contract and it has…
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Can I get a mortgage whilst being on sick pay?
Hi All, Just wondered, I have been searching around but will banks likely let me borrow if I am on sick pay? I am due to return back to work next month. Thanks,
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No contract & pay issues
New employer refuses to give me a contract stating conditions and pay. After several months, and taking a weeks leave , I didn't get any pay for this, and when I asked why , the reply was holiday pay is included in my wages every month. I definitely need some advice here , before I start rocking the boat . So. No contract.…
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The tax threshold and couples
This might seem like a stupid question so sorry in advance. The PAYE tax threshold. Let's say it's £12k for argument's sake. If you're living as a couple (or even married) and you both have a full time job, each wage is protected for the first £12k right? But if you are the sole income earner for a couple with children,…
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Self assessment: does profit < £1,000 mean I'm not self-employed any more?
I was filling my self-assessment tax return. I made less than £1,000. The final recap screen stated "In the year starting 6 April 2023 and ending 5 April 2024 you have told us you: (...) were not self-employed". Why does it say that I'm not self-employed? I've been self-employed for many years. If I submit this, will the…
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Office Christmas Party - Discrimination?
Hi, My friend works for a large UK company. Her employer's health insurance provider has previously recommended (citing the Equality Act) that she works exclusively from home due to having several serious illnesses linked to her immune system. Whilst the employer has been very accommodating, and my friend is very grateful,…
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Need some advice to help my friend who has been the victim of a scam
Hello! I am here to get some advice on behalf of my friend who has been victim of a scam she is in a lot of depression because she has lost lot of money and not in a position to do this by herself. She has shared what happened to her and I am trying to get as much help as possible to get her money back. About scam: My…
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TUPE - new contracts
OK so the old company that I worked for sold to another company on 14th November 2024. We was informed at the time that our contracts were protected by TUPE and we would basically just carry on as we were. On 14th January 2025, I had a new contract land in my personal email box. No notice, no indication of why. I haven’t…
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Can I get sacked due to arthritis?
I have arthritis in my ankle and it flares up making it impossible to walk on. I am currently working from home and one day a week in the office but there are rumours office days will increase to three days. Obviously the more I walk, the more chance I have of it flaring up. I am frightened that I won’t be able to make it…
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Shared lives - pay question
Hello, I have an inquiry regarding the 'Shared Lives' scheme in
Telford. My wife is a carer in this program through the council, Shared Lives
Telford. Although Shared Lives carers are classified as self-employed
by the council, they cannot set their own fees. Instead, the fee paid by the
council is predetermined, and the…
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Tupe transfer benefits
I was on a contract for a company contracted to a business and the business decided to take the contract on themselves and I was transferred over on a tupe contract. Employees that work for this company get staff discount, but we were told that we would not get this perk within this job role. Since the transfer other…
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Managed out
Hi I am being managed out by my employee due to performance. I am waiting for the formal meeting at the moment, I am unsure whether to fight or just accept it, have been in my job for 27 years and have never been on a performance plan before so I'm not really sure what has happened. At 52 I am worried that I might struggle…
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Moving away from Retail work
Hello everyone, I'm trying to help a good friend who has been working in retail for over 15 years, primarily in supermarket chains. Their experience includes shop floor duties, working at tills, and optical assistance. Unfortunately, the pay and work hours in retail aren't the best. We're looking for ideas on what other…
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Universal Credit and Job start date
So I have a normal seasonal job that runs Mid Feb-November. I signed up for UC in October last year in anticipation for becoming unemployed (whilst applying for jobs over the winter period). I was not successful with any jobs I was applying for (at least 10 per day) and I came across Evri. I started working for them,…
