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Forced to do extra work for no pay?
Hi all, Asking for a friend. she has worked for a cleaning company for 4 years cleaning two large warehouses and offices a night. She is on a PAYE contract and paid minimum wage She has just recieved a call from the office saying they will no longer be paying a contractor to collect and clean the 700-800 microfibre clothes…
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Not given promotion for unfair reasons
Hi, I wonder if someone can help. A job has come up through work as my boss is leaving. I’m the most qualified person for it as the boss is leaving and it’s been given to external candidate (who we tried to sack at our company before she moved on 3 years ago). And now want me to report into them which is insulting. The…
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Mum is worried for her job, any advice welcome
Hi all, My Mum is 76 and works for the NHS at our local hospital as an 'activities worker'. She has worked in the same place for 37 years. She started as a Physio Assistant, then the job role was changed to 'Nursing Assistant' and now she is called 'Activities Worker'. She works on a ward with people who have had a…
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UK resident working on US cruise ship
I’m going to be working on a 9 month contract on a US cruise ship. As I am a Uk resident, I am being paid gross in US dollars in a ‘Salary@Sea’ account. What is the best way to transfer this to a UK bank account to incur the lowest fees please?
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I am a witness, should I approach investigator?
My colleague is currently undergoing a formal investigation regarding her behavior at work. I have been informed of the allegations made against her, which I believe to be false and taken out of context. I witnessed the events as I was present during certain discussions. The situation is not entirely clear-cut, as it is…
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Tax code on retirement
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Missing wages
I recently changed my bank account details online (I work for the NHS in Wales) and unfortunately put the incorrect details in. Consequently my wages for April went into another account and as yet cannot be retrieved. My payroll/finance dept. have been helpful but say they can go no further. I contacted my bank as they…
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Contract
Hi. After advice please. I've accepted a job with a company which opens 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, however my agreed working hours are Monday to Thurs 10 to 5 and Fridays non working days. My question is the contract I've received states... example 28 hours to be completed ... over their full opening times. When queried…
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Holiday entitlement
Hi I’ve been In a small part time job for over a year now , I only do 9 hrs a week but I enjoy getting out the house and it supplements my pension drawdown. The days I work are Thursday 6 hrs and Friday 3 hrs , Recently the company changed hands and the new boss said this year from Jan 1st I’m entitled to 11 days holiday ,…
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Alternatives to LinkedIn for job search?
Can you suggest some sites for looking for a job in Europe? I'm open to different countries (the UK, Ireland, and Germany in particular), but I can consider other options as well. I'm tired of using LinkedIn, and I would love some alternatives. Thanks!
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I think my new job commute is just too long and expensive
So, I started a new job about three weeks ago, and although the job is fine, the commute is a bit less enjoyable. I have to take a 40 minute train and then a 20 minute bus ride. So, altogether, it is just over an hour. However, I am having to get up before 6am to make the first train and I am not getting back until about…
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British citizen working in Antwerp?
Hi, I am a British Electronics Engineer. I have been offered by a recruitment consultant to apply for a job in Antwerp. Its contract for 2 months but may have extensions. Supposing i got the job, would i be able to rent a bedsit/flat in Antwerp? I imagine that hotel bills in Antwerp will be high. Will my Lloyds bank debit…
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Handing in notice period
Been in my current employment for a number of years,I'm considering handing in my notice in the next couple of weeks my contract states under 1 months service notice - nil Prior to the successful completion of probation one weeks notice. Thereafter one weeks written notice. is that all I have to give is one weeks written…
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Two Contracts with Single Employer & Resignation
Hi all, Question is on behalf of my brother. He is employed by the government, and works for the same department but with 4 days per week at one level, and 1 day at a lower level. There are two payslips, two contracts, and the same tax code on both payslips. The question is, would it be possible to resign from the single…
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Is my holiday entitlement right and/or fair?
I understand how my holiday entitlement is worked out but don’t think it is correct or fair. I work 4 days on/4 days off including weekends, bank holidays, Christmas etc. Each day is a 12 hour shift including 1 hour unpaid lunch. This means on average I am at work 182 days per year. Those people at my company on a 5 days a…
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Looking to get Electrician Training / Certification
I have made the decision to invest time and effort into myself by pursuing training in the field of electrician work. I am particularly drawn to the Electrician profession due to my interest in the field, coupled with some prior experience in the low-voltage sector. Although I did not attend school in the UK and lack…
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Courses
Hi, I am nearly 60 and have only worked in retail but would like to work in a school or vet environment but I am unsure as to what qualifications I would need (I would like to do some sort of admin work). I don’t know if I am too old now, but would like to give it a go as I will probably have to work for a good few years…
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Job Interview Presentation
I have been invited for a job interview in a couple of weeks and have been asked to do a 5 min presentation as part of the interview. I have never had to do a presentation as part of an interview so looking for some advice/tips. The job is an admin job with a strong focus on financial reporting. The presentation is to be…
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Travel expenses situation at work as a graduate
Good Afternoon, I’d like advice please on a situation I have at work concerning my travel expenses. For context: I have a graduate scheme job and been employed on it for the past 9-10 months based in London. I live in the midlands, so I travel to London usually once or twice a week. It’s also a rotational grad scheme…
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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…
