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Notice Advice
Hi. I work in a low level accounts position and been in rhe permanent role since last may. My contract states 3 months notice which everyone i have spoken to says is excessive for my level within the company. I have not been happy since I started there and today had a dressing down from my manager totally out of the blue…
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Submit grievance before unfair dismissal?
I'm currently under a disciplinary investigation which I believe is being handled unfairly. I’m considering raising a formal grievance about HR’s conduct in the process. Should I submit this grievance before any decision on dismissal is made? I’ve been employed here for less than two years and am not currently a union…
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Remote Work, unfair disciplinary, off sick
Hi, New boss wants to fire the department, due to budget cuts AI etc. She wants to account for every minute of remote work, even when being at desk almost every minute. For the past few yrs, I opted for super early lunch breaks to care for frail mother, but swiped periodically to stay in 'ready' mode by keystrokes, but as…
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Company take over
Been told that the company I have worked for 20 years is being sold assets also being purchased and business being taken over. Sale hasn't gone through yet but is highly likely. I have a few questions. What questions should I ask as an employee? Will my employers pension contributions change? Holiday entitlement etc. If…
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Signed contract of employment but then didnt start work
Hi,
Am i liable for any kind of financial fine because i signed a contract to go and work for an electronics
company but then did not go and work for them? On 10th July 2025 I signed a contract to start work at an electronics company (call it "Acme_A") in UK.
The start date was 1st August 2025.
But then on 30th July 2025…
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Advice/help with change of hours second job
Hi all. Hoping for pointers how to handle this situation. I have a full time civil service job. I also work 15 hours outside hours for the local authority (LA) with every other weekend and a few hours either side of the 9-5 office structure when day teams take over. I’ve been there less than 2 years. I like the role [as it…
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Help - overtime or time off in lieu
I need to find an additional 10 days holiday this year as Im travelling overseas for a family wedding. I’ve got the option to take the time off unpaid at the end of the year. Or work overtime and have it paid to me as double time pay. i can either work overtime now and save the extra money to cover my unpaid at Christmas.…
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EAT Scotland stays appeal in EAT England
I have an appeal and a claim in Scotland and an appeal and a
claim in England. I would like to know if the Employment Appeal Tribunal of Scotland has the
right to stay this appeal which is in the Employment Appeal Tribunal of England
and this claim which is in the Employment Tribunal in England. I would like to know which…
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Work payment changes
Hi, Apologies if this is long written. The company I work for had a call with all colleagues to mention about new changes happening to our pay. Right now, we get paid on the 27th of the month and now this is being moved to the 11th of the month. They said that this change is going to take place effective immediately on…
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Struggling to secure permanent promotion - Civil Service
Spent the afternoon crying myself into a headache after finding out I had bombed an interview for a permanent SO post that I had been asked to apply for by the vacancy holder. I've not had a job interview since last August when I secured a temporary promotion (that ends at the end of August). I've really excelled in this…
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Can an employer tell if you started a new job
Hi, I am wondering, please help, -if an employer has my national insurance number, can they use it to see if i started a new job somewhere? (ie they would be able to log in to their tax software, whatever that is, and put my national insurance number in, and see if i got employed somewhere)? Its just that i have just…
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MSE News: Young part-time worker reclaims £240 holiday pay – how to check if you're owed too
A 17-year-old MoneySaver has reclaimed £240 after realising she hadn't got the holiday pay she was due from two former employers. If you're an employee or worker, you're legally entitled to a certain amount of paid time off – even if your job is part-time, temporary or seasonal. Below we explain how to check if you might…
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Asked to provide a reference for a friend
Hi I have a friend who is currently being 'managed out' of her role at an insurance company, for whom I also work. She's had a successful interview with another employer, and they've asked for a reference from our current employer, and also a reference from a colleague she has worked with - she has chosen me for this…
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Sacked by email
I'm posting this for a friend. Friend came to work at my place of work. They left their house and old life behind in April 2025, and started a new life here with accomodation provided. However they failed to turn into work today (slept in) and was sacked by email. The accomodation is provided by the workplace , they were…
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Which jobs are at risk from AI?
With AI on the rise, which jobs do you think are at risk? Which would you personally avoid?
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Notice Peroid
When I started my job 3.5 years ago I was taken on with a 6 month contract and my notice period was 1 week. I got kept on under the same contract. If I Leave now how much notice do I need to give my employer
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National Insurance Contributions, best way to keep paying
I followed Martin's advice and both my husband and I topped up our missing NI contributions. However, I have been unemployed since December and I want to make sure I keep on top of them. What is the best way to do this? I have applied for JSA, as I think this will pay them for the 6 months you get it. Can someone confirm…
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RE: Refused Holiday request - already booked
Hi thanks for looking. I recently booked a holiday for a week in August, my boss was unhappy but approved them (she was unhappy due to lack of cover in the dept - its never been an issue before, but she is fairly new). So I thought I was being helpful and amended the dates in August and changed the booking and paid for the…
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Design + Video-Making Career?
My friend would like to pursue her career in video-making. She has two years' experience, but she still feels unsure about it. Do you think this sector still has a future, or could it be heavily impacted by AI? She would also like to learn some additional skills that could be useful alongside video-making. Do you have any…
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How do I explain my short employment and long gaps due to mental health?
I'm 31f, I've suffered with mental health problems since I was a child, gone through all different types of help, and had lots of temporary ups and massive lows. I managed to get through university with a first-class honours degree nearly a decade ago, but in a creative course that focuses on television. It's kind of a…
