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Capability issues after over 4 years absence, now only two years before retirement
My apologies for this long and somewhat technical post! . . .I work for what was formally a small electronics firm that was taken over by a US owned Multinational some years ago. On 15th November I will have been employed for ten years there. On 21 May 2021 I was sent home by H.R. on "capability" grounds because of serious…
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Handing in Notice and Bonus payment
Hi, I thought I would create a different thread for this- I am potentially handing in my notice today, but am due to be paid a bonus in November. I am going to ask for the policy from HR, but do you think they could take that away from me. Their is a lady who is retiring next year, she has told them last week, and there is…
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Hiring Employees
I'm a bit unsure of current employment conditions. I've just heard this government is getting rid of zero hours contracts. Does that mean there is no longer casual work if you DO want it? Also is it true that there is no longer a trial/probation period when taking on someone new? I have just heard this and wondered if…
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Training cost repayment on resignation
Hi all, My Son has been working for a large estate agent chain and after 4 months he has been told by the branch manager that sales isn't for him. He hasn't been enjoying the job and has put in his notice. The question are- Can they deduct training costs from his final wage? Yes he signed the contract however, no signature…
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Employment being taken over by agency and Tupe
I'm a cleaner of 30 years and now, my employer will bring in an agency from December. I use to get paid on the 28th of each month this will change to 31st if each month and I believe I am covered under tupe. How long should tupe last. I have been told the agency.,may not keep to tupe. I was paid for school Holidays and…
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Handing in Notice and Notice Period
Hi, I have just had the good news of being offered a new job today - I have to get out of my place as my boss (the Finance Director) is absolutely awful to work for - the rest of the team I really like, but I need to go. I can give you loads of examples about how unhinged she is, but I wont go there! My contract says I…
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Real living wage to rise to at least £13.45 an hour – here's what you need to know
Almost half a million workers will soon see their hourly pay rise thanks to an increase in the 'real living wage' – a voluntary employers' pay scheme based on the cost of living. If you work for one of the more than 16,000 employers who are signed up, you'll see your pay rise to £13.45 an hour (up 85p), or to £14.80 an…
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Computer courses c++ language
Hi I have been in a dead end job too long and it's making me so tired and drained I have been most of the last year. I would like to re train in computer programming. I read c++ is one of the best languages. I'm prepared to pay for a course which is recognised by employers. Don't care if it takes a year or however long. I…
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Part time holiday entitlement question
Please can anyone help as I confused on what is correct for my holiday entitlement. I work part time, 4 days a week (5 hours per day) and have a permanent job. The days I work are Tuesday to Friday, I do not work on Mondays. The exact wording on my contract says; ‘Statutory holiday entitlement will be paid, plus bank…
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Tax code change
Submitted a SA for tax year ending April 2025, calculating a tax refund is due back, received reduction to my paye tax code down 2120, I’m still working as self employed but did a week for an agency which has triggered this tax change, looked at my account and they have applied non coded income to may tax this year of the…
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Internal Secondment - What rights after 2 years?
Hi, I have been on an Internal Secondment within my
organisation for three and a half year, this was anticipated to be for one year
(April 2019 to March 2020). It’s is now coming to an end and my organisation
want to send me back to my original substantive post. My first extension to this
secondment came form HR in…
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Holiday entitlement zero hours
Hi I hope
someone can help clear some light on a friend’s situation at their work. They are
on a zero hour contract but works and guaranteed 25hrs per week, their work has
told them that they can only take holiday once they have built it up over a
year, which basically means that they cannot use or take any holiday until…
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Casual one off Job - tax implications?
DH is retired and receiving private and Government pensions and also pays tax. He has been helping a friend on a voluntary basis. Friend has landed a big job and is going to pay DH a one off payment of several thousand pounds. Please advise on ho DH can receive this money legally - i.e. he should pay tax on it - money is…
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Sainsbury’s etc
Hi, Can anyone tell me what/if the women who work on the tills in these shops are called? Also for anyone who has recently worked as one is this the only role on your shift or are you expected to take turns in putting stock out. I’m sort of looking for a job where it’s sitting only as I have osteoarthritis in my feet. I do…
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Casual Employees / Zero Hours Workers ARE entitled to Holiday Pay
My DS's employer did not tell her that she was entitled to holiday pay, and when she asked, did not tell her the full process. Hence she has lost almost 10 hours of holiday pay, worth over £120. She has been working as a casual employee, earning £12.21 / hour, and the holiday pay is worth an extra £1.47 / hour. More…
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Wages issue
Hi My wages are paid into my Monzo account and one of the features on the account is at 4pm the day before payday you can request your money to be paid in the day before. Never had an issue using this feature but when I did it this month the balance was showing but was greyed out and i had no access to it, couldnt tranfer…
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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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Employee going part time - holiday entitlement
Hi, I'm having a mind blank. We have a full time employee working 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. Her holiday entitlement is currently 28 days plus bank holidays. Next year she will reduce her hours to 33.5 hours per week over 4 days. What should her holiday entitlement become? If it's based on number of days worked, she…
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How do i create an invoice to be payed?
Hi, I started a new job on 29th Sept 2025. Its for a startup Engineering company in London. Working as an Electronics Engineer. I just read the "consultancy agreement", and it says i will be payed on the last business day of the month as long as i provide an invoice. What does this mean? Its 9th Oct 2025 today, and they…
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WFH ideas for someone with Fibromyalgia
My wife has recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body). She is unable to work because of this. It's not a disability as such, but does prevent her from doing most routine things. Prior to this diagnosis, we put in an application for PIP, which was rejected (she got…
