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refused time off work to attend an interview - what to do?
My dd (aged 22) is working for the worst employer I've ever come across (large hotel chain) who have treated her like dirt (and that's putting it politely). She is desperate to find another job and has been offered an interview this Thursday (letter came Saturday) for a job she really wants. She asked her line manager this…
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Work Experienced Benefits?
Hi, My current situation is that I've just finished my final year at Uni this June, and got myself work experience for the summer with a small company. I was wondering if there are any benefits or funding for travel and other expenses which I can apply for? Thanks Ray
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help hubby may be sacked
Hi On Wednesday my husband walked in at 12.45 from work much to my amasement, to be told that he had been suspended on full pay whilst an investigation was done. He explained that he had been suspended for gross misconduct - stealing from the work place. The day before he had noticed a welding mask in the SKIP, he asked…
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HOw similar does a proposal be to be classes as a breach of copyright
hi, about a year ago i left my emplyor to work for myself due to the commision and salary being dropped below a manageble amount to cover my living expenses. I have not solicited any clients but my old company have got hold of a copy of my proposal that i used. It is worded differently in the majority of sections but is in…
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Anger and Misery About Being Constantly Unemployed!
As yet another new week dawns - and one that, no doubt, will bring the same old depressing drag of applying for jobs that you never get - I am feeling increasingly angry and miserable about my situation. The way the unemployment situation is in this country at present, I just feel as if I am running up against a brick…
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Working Hours
Hi There, I work 9.00-18.00 monday-friday with 30 mins break. Does anyone now what the legal requirements are for break times?
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GCSEs
Its looking likely that I will loose my job in a few weeks. I have already been job hunting as I wanted to leave anyway. I keep finding jobs that require a higher level of GCSEs in Maths than I have. I had quite a bad time at school with people picking on me so I found it difficult to concentrate on studies which left me…
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List of companies that don't advertise jobs MEGATHREAD
Hi. I thought it would be a good idea if there was a thread where people could contribute their knowledge of companies that don't actively advertise jobs on jobsites/jobcentre website etc. According to the job centre, about 50% of jobs out there aren't currently being advertised externally. Cheers Peeps :) Here goes,…
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Grievance proceedures
My Company doesnt have a formal grievance proceedure, but my grievance is with the MD, who do i go to to speak about this? there is no appropriate union and i have raised it until I'm blue in the face with the MD
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Speculative Enquiries
Does anybody have any tips for writing a specualtive application to a company whenyou know you'd like to work for them but are not sure in which department/ capacity. The place I'm interested in accepts spec applications and is involved in loads of different fields (a couple of which I have no interest in). I have a mainly…
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Pay deduction advice
Hi all, This is my 1st post, so please bare with me. I just wanted to know if there is any legal requirement for your employer to notify you if you are going to be deducted in pay for whatever reason. Any kind of advice on this matter would be really appreciated. Thanks
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Would this look bad?
I have been in my new job for 6 weeks now and i'm really not enjoying it. I was led to believe in the interview that it would be a busy role, but I am finding myself bored an hour into the day having done all my work already. I ask numerous times a day if there is anything they want me to do, but the answer is usually no!…
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Custodian Bank
Can anyone explain to me in a really simple way what a custodian bank is, and why they are used? Would be appreciated - thanks :D
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no toilets at job centre
Hi, this is my first post so go easy. Thanks to the whole credit crunch disaster I've got to experience the wonderful world of jobseekers allowance. Anyway I had to go for my 13 week interview, and was running late thanks to our countries wonderful integerated transport system (the bus broke down). I got there, but didn't…
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Reinstatement Criteria For DWP Jobcenteplus
Does anybody know the criteria on reapplying to DWP Jobcentreplus for reinstatement as an AO? Does it have to be within six months from resigning from your last DWP job? If so, can you pick ANY area of the DWP to work in, or does it have to be your previous office from which you resigned? A person resigned from call centre…
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Dismissed during Probation
Hi All, first time post so please hear me out. For the last 4.5 months I've been working in the job of my dreams! I've absolutely loved it, and I've felt that the bosses absolutely loved me too. I've had 3 reviews all of which have been totally glowing. I've even had a promotion offer already. Anyway, my last review was on…
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Union member sacked by Total..
A union representing workers sacked by Total for taking unofficial industrial action at Lindsey Oil Refinery is planning a mass rally. The GMB is organising the gathering at the North Lincolnshire site on Tuesday, in protest at Total's decision not to take part in peace talks. The firm sacked 650 workers for taking wildcat…
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JSA and locum work
Can anyone give me any guidance, please:confused: I am claiming JSA at the moment following redundancy this year. If I accepted a job which was definitely temporary, ie locum work, would I have to close my JSA claim and then re-start the whole process when the employment finishes. Obviously this could be within a month, or…
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unfair dismissal
i was on my final written warning for till shortage i was told i would be on a disaplinary but not by letter. I was then allowed to carry on work on the same job and not suspended. before i was dismissed. It was not investigated properly, i have worked there 4 years. it states in the company handbook that family members…
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Starting work at DWP help!
Hi all Hoping some of you lovely people could help me. Basically I applied for an AO position and have been given my start date for the 2nd July, at my interview i was told to tick 3 locations that I would like to work at, so i ticked the 2 closest to my house and a third 1 that is a train journey away but closest to my…