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work from home???
Hi ,, I have recently broken my tibia and fibula ( right leg ) in a motor cycle accident and now have got a Taylor spatial frame ( traction ) bolted in through the outside of my , I was a self employed roofer and did not have appropriate insurance to cover my loss of earnings, me and my partner have a mortgage to pay and a…
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Flexible Working Help needed...time limits
Can someone help me please, I am wondering...Is the 28 day time limit that an employer has to respond to the request 28 working days or 28 inclusive days?! Thanks Guys x
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LEP (Local Employment Partnership) vacancies at Jobcentre
Can anyone explain what the LEP (Local Employment Partnership) vacancies are at the Jobcentre who really knows. Loads of vacancies at JC+ say at top of vacancy: There is no information on JC+ website about LEP vacancies, even though many vacancies are LEP vacancies. Can't find any information on massive DWP website. If you…
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Maternity rights please help
I am on maternity leave and I think my company have messed up a bit so I want to know if it is worth taking legal action... Started my leave in February 2009... 1. They refused my holiday before my leave started then begrudgingly paid it afterwards... 2. Gave them MAT B1 certificate in November and they didnt give me my…
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MATERNITY RIGHTS PLEASE HELP (2nd attempt! lol)
I am on maternity leave and I think my company have messed up a bit so I want to know if it is worth taking legal action... Started my leave in February 2009... 1. They refused my holiday before my leave started then begrudgingly paid it afterwards... 2. Gave them MAT B1 certificate in November and they didnt give me my…
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Actual advertised position
Administrator (Ref: mbtar 2438) Strong Administrator required General office administration duties. Switchboard cover 3pm to 5pm Candidate must have strong administration skills Switchboard experience will be a bonus, however not essential. Start - 19th October 2009 Interviews to be held asap. Interested? Posted: 13 Oct…
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College ALG form - Part C
Afternoon all. I've filled out an Adult Learning Grant for college and as I was on JSA I had to send part C off to the Job Centre in Bury St Edmunds for it to be signed. I sent it off about 2 weeks ago and havent received anything back yet. Obviously ill be giving them a call tomorrow morning but was just wondering if…
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How much can you earn before...
Where are you on the salary tree? On Tues, the Tories said they won't abolish the 50% tax rate for anyone earning over £150,000/year, if they get into power. Most of us aren't lucky enough to earn this, but for everyone salary is one of life’s key numbers. We've complied a list of the critical salary markers to help you…
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DWP Waiting Lists
IRC60418 EO Interview 11/07/09 Successful letter, placed on waiting list 16/07/09 CRB disclosure 20/08/09 Nothing since, repeated attempts to contact 0191 2166549 but either rings out or engaged. Is there anyone else in a similar situation?
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interview time
I have been looking to increase my earnings and have made various job applications. Today I got a letter calling me for an interview next Monday at 9am (local council job) - as I work 5 days a week at a school from 9 till 12 I can't make the interview; time off is only for sickness. Am I entited to time off for an…
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DWP AO Role - IRC62979
Hi There, I don't know if there has been already been a thread like this so apologies in advance.. but i recently applied and completed the competency form for the role of Administrative Officer for Central London bases and was just wondering how long it takes for them to get back to you and how? Im currently unemployed so…
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The DWP Recruitment Freeze
I was very concerned to read that the DWP have "frozen" recruitment till October. What exactly does this mean for all those who have passed AO boards and are having their checks done, and are awaiting the "call" to start work? Will they be affected, and will their applications be (Heaven forbid!) be struck out all…
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Unemployment getting me down
:hello: I am feeling very :mad: about being unemployed its coming up for a year for me and Im trying not to let it get to me but today it has, had another no thank you email for a job a applied for. I was wondering: how long has everyone else been out of work? how do you cope with it? how old are you? I talk to friends and…
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A Job Interview.....Help!
Hi all Two years' ago when my marriage broke up, I had to leave my job in Human Resources because I suffered with stress and anxiety (not to do with my job I might add!) The idea was to take a few months' out and spend some time with my eleven year old son who was also having behavioural problems due to the split. Now two…
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I got the job...
Hi all as the title suggests I got the cleaning job I was askign for advice about the other week. A long story though I did turn the job down as I was offered another job (bizzarre nothing for three years two offers in a week!!!) that was closer to home but on reflection the orignal cleaning job offers better secrurity…
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Jury Service & Job
This is hypothetical at the moment but... ... I'm contemplating changing job, but also have Jury service coming up. I'm required to give 1 months notice. If I got this other job, would I be able to give my 1 month notice period 2 weeks before Jury service (i.e. so I'd work 2 weeks, then spend the last 2 weeks doing Jury…
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New job means a big move
I have heard that the job centre can help out in these situations. Is that true? And if so, how do I go about arranging it, please? Many thanks
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Am I being unreasonable?
I put in an informal letter of complaint against a member of staff and now she has made a complaint against me! She asked me a question and was given an answer not in a snippy way just a noraml tone how I would talk to someone face to face/ over the phone etc. I explained where I was going for her to proceed "For god sake…
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Career Development Loans
Hi guys, Im looking to do a course ( either 8 or 12 weeks ) in barbering and have found a place that is on the CDL list i was just unsure about a few things? Am i likley to get turned down if i have bad credit? is it a easy process to apply? are there other options for the same kinda thing? Ill prob work PT while i do the…
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any Tesco store/dept. managers about pls?
After some advice please! We have 2 new tesco stores opening up in coming month near us. DH is a manager at an (in)famous german store and cannot physically take the 70+ hours he is doing each week any more, especially when there is little support or recognition for the amount of work being done. Anyone work for tesco in a…