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Recording of Hours
I work in the NHS doing shifts. Some years ago I went on maternity leave and, rather than recording my absence as 37.5 hours per week, I was left on my rota. Due to the way rotas are designed within the service I work for, unless you have the maximum available allocation of annual leave, you are automatically put into a…
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Work drug test UK, prescription drugs rights
Hello, Regarding drug test at new jobs induction, if former addict in methadone rehabilitation program (low dose) will you be dismissed? 1) do you have to declare the prescribed prescription prior to test ? Incase it shows up? 2) would they even test for methadone ? Job is ground worker so health and safety with machinery…
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Reasonable adjustment from day 1?
Hello, I am considering applying for a job. The job is advertised as being hybrid, but I would be looking to request a reasonable adjustment for fully remote working due to health reasons. I am confused by the law which states employees have the right to ask for an adjustment from day 1. Does this mean you can submit the…
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Retraining
Hi A bit of background on me - I'm a mid forties married mum of 2 teenagers working full time in accounts that I have worked in all my working life. I have never progressed to anything other than accounts Assistant and I am feeling very stuck and motivated. I moved jobs last February due to circumstances beyond my control…
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Free eye test
This is just to make people aware of an employer's responsibility for free eye tests for workers who use visual display screens and smartphones. Once you have had an eye test, you have the right to have your prescription dispensed where you choose, and you shouldn't feel obligated to buy glasses or redeem an optical…
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Income tax
Can an employer take two months tax out of one months wages without consent? No notice was given and he said it was so he could start a fresh from this month. He always took the tax a month behind?
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UKSV Security Clearance Refusal - Appeals Process ?
I currently have SC Clearance for my employment, I sought a new role however they needed my clearance elevated to DV Clearance, following Vetting Officer interviews and multiple documents submitted, I am British have no criminal convictions or financial difficulties. Unfortunately after 9 months they came back today and…
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Questioning issue of p45
I’ve been with company for 30 plus years I’ve just changed job roles and contract from hourly rate to salaried my company as issued me with a p45 and started me as new employee this can’t be correct can it ? .
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Payrise in 2025?
Just wondering how many employers out there are actually giving an annual payrise in this current climate. We're having high cost of living, increase in council tax, water rates, the usual, etc... but employers are also feeling the pinch with the NI increase and the ever increasing cost of doing business. So how many of us…
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How will AI affects jobs?
I know this is sad but I can’t sleep knowing one day I will be replaced by AI. The government keeps talking about how good AI is but not how AI will take people jobs and make people redundant. How worried should we been?
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Workplace Sick pay question
Hi All I am after a bit of advice on Sick pay a Family member has been quite poorly for past 3 days now and still not feeling to good as of this evening. I have had a read of their work place handbook which mentions for the First 3 days SSP is not payable . Myself or the family member has not had time off work due to…
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Dilemna over possible pyramid scheme
Hi, A while ago, I signed up to what I now believe is a pyramid scheme - I have't recruited anyone, but I have got to know many of the people in the organisation. There is a heavy emphasis on recruited friends, family and even others you don't know via social media or any other means available to you. So much so that…
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doctors sick note help req
i have been in the same council job for 20 odd years,, for some six months iv been having prostate and bladder problems, i thought would go away by itself erm i hasn't, so iv recently been taking medication that doctor thought was the problem, it has not worked and the problem is getting worse, im going to see the doctor…
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Lost & Running Out of Time - Am I Missing a Better Path? (Advice Needed)
TL;DR: This is a detailed post covering my
experience, goals, and the options I’m currently aware of. This is extremely
personal and valuable to me, so I want to attract people who are willing to
take the time to give me comprehensive advice. Any
resources, ideas, questions, or other forms of help are welcome as long as…
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Workplace PPE
Hello, My employer currently provides us with boilersuit, bib and brace trousers and trousers and jackets. They are changing to high Vis yellow colour and only offering boilersuits and bib and brace. I work mostly inside, and prefer trousers only as it quite hot and I can't wear 2 layers of clothes. I also find the bib and…
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Unpaid parental leave
Long story short, I emailed my manager asking for permission to leave during my lunch break to pick my child up from school and then work from home afterwards, something I was doing for the past few years where there was an agreement in writing that I could do this but then something happened along the way (long story) so…
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Dilemma - dream job in jeopardy due to finances
Apologies if this is the wrong group, I don't think there is a group for the financial dilemma I have... For the last 20 years my dream has been to become a commercial pilot, but the training cost is £100,000 and I don't have that kind of money ! I have applied for sponsorship training twice in the past but the selection…
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Employment Law Advice
Hi, Looking for some advice on best way forward with a employment issue I’ve been in my current place of employment for more than 2 years (nearly double figures!). My preference would have been to remain in the job role but, I feel that we may have gone past this point and I’m now unsure of what may be the best route…
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Questions for joining the police academy
I'd like to join this academy which helps you through the police final interview (which I failed recently), they're asking the following questions and my answers were too sparse previously /they need more - What support do u need from us? I put- guidance through questions in the final interview Anything else we should know…
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Advice on new job - how have things changed over the last 16 years?
Hi there. I am thinking of changing jobs (not a career change, just other opportunities) as I feel I am stagnating and there are many jobs out there that are considerably better paid than my current one. I have had the same job for 16 years and things have certainly changed a lot. I live and work in the home counties…
