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Claim against previous employer, blaming me for 25%
Morning all, Apologies if wrong section! Long story short I have a claim in against my previous employer as I broke my wrist during work, whilst removing a road drill. I was offered no time off, still expected to drive illegally with a cast etc. Unfortunately it was a bad break and suffered some tendon damage as well. My…
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Fair? Given a Written Warning and Pay Withheld for Stay in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
Hi, So I am just getting others perspectives and opinions on my current matter of which all are appreciated. I had a baby born this year who had serious health complications which meant that they were in NICU for 80 days. During this time there were many intense periods of surgeries, scans, procedures and medical training.…
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Enhanced DBS Check For Care Home Job
Hello, I recently passed an interview for a care home job and I have submitted all of the relevant ID and details. They said it's now pending a DBS Check. I presume it's an Enhanced DBS Check because the work involves caring for vulnerable adults. The application was submitted late Thursday afternoon 5th December. The…
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Company relocation during Maternity Leave
My partner is due to go on Maternity Leave from the start of March to end of November, 2025. She has been told off the record that the company is planning to relocate in the summer to a location that would double her daily commute and she wouldn't want to go with them because of this. This has not yet been put in writing…
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Need help with annual leave issues?any answers greatly appreciated
I work part-time Monday to friday
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Maternity pay when Employed & self employed
So I have 2 jobs One is home based admin and I’m an employee - I can still do this from home even after the baby arrives my self employed job I can’t - but I’m totally stuck as to how to apply for maternity pay. Last time I was just self employed so applied for maternity allowance. But from what I have read I can’t apply…
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Probation problems
Hi everyone, I started a job 9 months ago and had a 6 month probation period. In the first 6 months, I only had 4 probation reviews and no concerns were ever raised and I did not receive anything officially about the reviews either, so I thought nothing of it. 6 month review comes up and I get told that they are extending…
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Changing agencies - any advice on how to make it less painful?
Hi, I joined an agency a while back and worked through them for a while. This original agency hasn't got any further roles in my area but I have seen a few jobs I am interested in with another agency. I went through a rather long "compliance" process with the first agency where they ask for proofs of education, right to…
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Working for UK company in the USA temporarily... help!
Hi, My partner is going to be setting up a US office in New York next year and will be living and working out there for 6 months, funded by his employer. I would like to go with him... I currently work full time for a UK based company, fully remote from home. I'm struggling to find out whether I can temporarily relocate to…
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Fixed term contract advice needed
Hello all, For the last 4.5 years I have been on a fixed term contract - I have had at least 3 extensions during this time. My existing contract ends 31st Dec 2024. I have now had confirmation that I have been extended another 3 months until March 2025. They waited until last minute to confirm this despite me asking for…
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Bonus Payment
The company I work for has excluded temporary workers from receiving bonus payments where all staff who are permanent have received this payment. Some have been employed less than 3 months are permanent and qualify for a partial payment. Is this correct and has the company unfairly treated staff on temp contracts some who…
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Self Employed. Medical Operation.
Hi all. Just found out I have to have a medical operation and I cant work for 8 weeks. I will be bed bound and there is nothing I can do about the operation I unfortunately have to have it, This is going to financially cripple me. I have a mortgage and 2 children and a dog. This was totally unexpected. Can anyone tell me…
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Holiday Pay Issue
I left my job after 5 years in the middle of November. I gave them plenty of notice and worked my notice as agreed, however when I received my pay for the month I didn't receive my holiday pay even though I had 2 weeks (10 days) holiday remaining. I emailed the HR managed for the company who said that I hadn't accrued…
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Interview scam
My son is in his final year at Uni, doing a degree in Finance & Accounting. He has been advised to start applying for jobs well in advance of graduation, and he has done this over and over again. He has had some rejections and some positive replies, leading to the next stage. We are confident that his attitude, in applying…
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Self employment / Sole-trader - when to pay tax
After being employed my entire working career I have begun working as a sole-trader. I have recieved my first payment. When and how do I make payment for tax? Will it be on this years tax return which is due 31 Jan 2026? If so, am I expected to keep hold of the money until payment is due?
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Advice Needed: Outstanding Holiday Pay for Deceased Parent
Hi everyone, I’m seeking advice regarding an issue with my late mother’s former employer and their payroll department. My mother sadly passed away in April 2022, and I have been trying to resolve an issue with unpaid holiday pay that should have accrued in 2021 and from January to April 2022. The employer initially claimed…
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Refused job for being too old - is this legal
I retired several years ago from my long term job, but I’ve done temporary work since then as I’m fit and healthy and enjoy working. I’ve done mostly delivery work since retiring. Recently I applied for a job as a self employed courier for a company who deliver for Amazon. i did all the formalities with them, including a…
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Outstanding annual leave when leaving a job
Hi, I actually thought I only had a couple of extra hours to take off annual leave but I logged into the company software last night and noticed I've got 11.45 hours left! The situation is that next week I have got annual leave already and the following week no one is allowed to take it anymore anyway which leaves me with…
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Work disciplinary
Long story short I am 34 & have mild autism & learning disabilities I have been at my job since 2011 (work experience till 2013) then apprenticeship 2013-2015 then full time! I work for a facilities management company that work for my local council! Always been good to me over the years! I got my first ever formal…
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Lunch hour entitlement?
Firstly I am unsure if this is the right forum, but I am unsure where else it can go, if anywhere. I wonder if you could help me with a disagreement
that colleagues and myself are having (we all have the same job title and pay
grade). One of them insists they are entitled to a lunch hour each day, but the
only thing I can…
