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Feeling trapped in NHS role and unsure what to do next!
I have worked within the NHS for over 9 years now in a non-clinical Band 4 role. My work centres on arranging the purchasing, servicing and repair of medical equipment as well as ensuring asset information is correct and reporting KPIs (Key Performance Indicators.) I am growing to really dislike my job now having done it…
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Sickness pay
need some advice to how sickness pay works . I’m looking to find out how the time frame works . So when does a period of sickness drop off to not be included in that year ? So say you were off April 1 /2023 for 50 days and returned 20th may 23. When does that then not get counted into a sickness period of full pay for 6…
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Temp for > 2 years - rights?
Hi all A colleague of mine at XYZ council has worked for >2 years as a temp through Adecco on a temp contract / series of short-term contracts (not sure which but definitely there has not been a break in her working at the council during this time). Now the council is saying to Adecco 'we don't want any temps to be here…
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New job, but still nervous after a month
So I started as Asda 3 weeks ago and dont feel its gone well. Theyve been great with the hours and changed them to what i wanted but the job itself is not great and i dont feel im getting better. Im on the self scan area at a massive store. The first week i was kept with someone but the second I was left on my own so just…
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Application form asking "Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action" - what to write?
Hi, I was employed in the council for 10 years then applied for a job that sounded great in the private sector. My manager ambushed me with a dismissal letter 4 months into my employment after I raised some safety concerns about the workload and the few lies they told me about what my job would be and they just asked me to…
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Unfair employer
Paying us the NMW, which we accept but then paying only for hours they THINK the work should be done in, want to pay us 2.5hrs for 3.5hrs work, actual pay therefore less than the NMW is this an ACAS issue?
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Discrmination because you don't work in a recognised professions that can countersign passport photo
I was just wondering why people who don't work in or have not worked in one of the "respected" professions listed can't sign to confirm someone's identity for a passport. To me, it's implying that if you work in a low-paying job such as a cleaner or checkout operator, you're not a person of good standing and cannot be…
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Help calculate annual leave entitlement after TUPE - new employer not giving accrued hours
Hi All, Writing on behalf of my mum. Previous Job Annual Year Period - 1st April - 31st March Worked Hours per week - 36 hours with (34.5 paid) - effectively 12 hours shift with 11.5 hours paid per day. No. of Work Days - 3 TUPE Date - 08/07/2024 Current/New Job Annual Year Period - 19th March - 18th March Worked Hours per…
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Job switching process - when to resign?
Hi all, I am currently employed on a 3 month notice. Yesterday I have received an offer over email for a position I interviewed a month ago, and I have accepted it by replying the email. The HR also said they will send a contract to me later on, which is in a longer form. I would like to ask should I resign now or is it…
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Leaving work before sick line runs out
I’m leaving my job whilst on sick leave but my fit note/sick line is still valid for another 4 months, do I ask HR to return it to me or do I have to request a duplicate from my GP?
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gross misconduct at work
hello,i work for a supermarket, a few weeks ago i was accused at work of the theft of a freezer bag worth £6.75 i have had an interview with a manager and have been sacked for gross misconduct,it sounds an open and shut case but i do believe it isnt,i have worked for the company for 11 years have never had a written…
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Advice on credit card please?
I booked a train ticket and paid on my credit card, But i had to cancel as something came up. So i then requested a refund I got a refund but my card still shows I owe the money for my train ticket after the refund is this right? surely I owe nothing as I got a refund?
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Suspension from duties
My Daughter has been suspended from her place of work. She is a support worker who is much respected by her service
users. A year ago, Hayley lost her partner who passed away from a
heart attack in front of her. She has never got over this. She also suffers
from mental health but her job keeps her mind at rest. The company…
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Want to quit my NHS job after Bereavement
Hi all unfortunately my parent died following car accident 4 months ago. Due to the circumstances I’ve had to take leave, I’ve been off from work for 3 months now I’ve been signed off by my GP. I am due to return back via Phased return in 4 weeks time but I don’t think I will like to continue working in this role due the…
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Employment law how do I Stand
I am basically looking for some advice! Having been made redundant & suffering an accident last year. I was fortunate in late June 24 to be interviewed and offered the role with a local authority, subject to DBS and references. On the 30th July, I received a contract (no start date) and other documents which I signed and…
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Can notice pay be backdated to before dismissal date?
My neighbour's adult son started a new job a few months ago and has just been dismissed. He complained to the office about bullying behaviour from his supervisor and said he was finding it difficult to work with the supervisor who was regularly shouting at him and making comments about his wife and children. The employer…
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Holiday entitlement & long term sickness
I had been on long term sickness from my job since January and I retired in May. I had 70 hrs of holiday entitlement from the previous year's annual leave entitlement, but on retirement I was only paid for April and May's accrued holidays. Do they have to pay me for the previous year's holidays still owing?
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SSP query.
Sorry if this is a daft question but you do get 28 weeks PAID ssp don't you? I'm currently off with a back problem, I've kept work updated with regular phone calls and e-mails. Ive only received 24 weeks, they're saying I've had 28 (I haven't but they are renowned for being poor). So it IS 28 paid?
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Telling the job center I have a job
Hi there I have started a new job and I’m in training so do I tell the job center I have a new job or wait until I finish my training and fully begin the job to tell them I’m worried they might request money back or have me done for fraud I’m having panic attacks thinking about it and is stressing me out on what to do
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SC level clearance question
Hi all in an application for SC level clearance would i need to declare a police interview that occurred when i was 16 (24 years ago). Following interview no further action was taken. Worrying myself this will have an impact on the clearance. Cheers
