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Pay Rise advice
Last April 2023 my company advised that there was no money for a pay rise. In the same letter it was declared that we may all get a bonus in Novembers pay if we reduce waste, £150 per percentage decrease in waste, it could be between 1% and 10%. New year came and we were told we hadn't reduced waste, so no bonus. Around…
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Sharesave scheme
Hi , asking on behalf of my son . He pays £300 per month in to a employers sharesave scheme. He will have the right to purchase these shares at the end of the 3 year term which will be during September 2024. The company have announced a special dividend which we think will be paid before the end of this month. He wishes to…
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I’ve been suspended, and now have been called to a meeting to discuss my notice period
I am currently on suspension for asking a question,if something had been found. The person in question says I accused them of theft. The person was took aside by themselves and asked correctly.I was told it was a severe accusation and as a manager cannot ask. Therefore I was being suspended. After 3 days I have now…
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Employed/self employed tax
Work part time employment aswell as self employment part time for first time this year, did tax return and owed a bit so clicked take out employment wages so far nothings gone when can I expect the deductions ?
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Same days, less hours - Holiday entitlement
Hi, I have a question regarding my holiday and wondering if
anyone has been in a similar situation. Basically, full-timers work a 9 day fortnight with every
other Friday off, from 8:30 to 5pm with 45 minutes for lunch. I work the same
days (also a 9 day fortnight) but start at 9:30 each day. Should I be entitled to same…
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Temporary Contract - disadvantaged in initial and final pay calculations
My daughter has worked for Natural England on a temporary contract for a period of 9 months. Her contract states an annual salary of £X for 37 hours a week. Her final pay (and as we have realised also her starting pay) has been calculated by NaturalEngland (they use a government shared service provider) based upon the…
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'Acting Up' - How long until it's permanent?
Hi all, I've searched the forum but can't find anything that covers my question. My former manager resigned from the company in 2023, and from February last year I've been in the role temporarily 'acting up' with my contract being extended every few months. I'm a permanent member of staff having worked for the company for…
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Sick Pay and doctors notes
Hello I have been unwell for last 2 weeks and had self certified for 1st week and Doctors note for second week I went back to work on Monday however as very active job could not cope , spoke to Doctors who signed me off for another week including Monday 3rd ( the day I had worked ) My works policy is you don't get any sick…
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Job via recruiter - When to negotiate salary?
So, all the jobs I had I found them myself so when it was coming to the salary I was able to negotiate at the time of the job offer. I could do that because at the interview they were asking me my salary expectations. There was once a job I found via a recruiter and they told me the job is for 25K to 27K. I told them I was…
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Half day holiday entitlement
Hi I’m doing a part time job , the hours being Tuesday 8am till 2pm , Thursday 8am till 2pm, Friday 8pm till 11am i take a half hour break on the Tuesday and Thursday but not on the Friday . if I take a holiday off on a Friday should that be classed as a half day ? Or down to the discretion of the company ? Thanks
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Paye and doing a one of side hustle job
Hi im paye paid and i did a job outside my work where i was paid over 1k trading allowence. Its a one of thing and wont happen again i dont think. Do i need to register as a sole trader?
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Should I transfer
I started as a sales manager at a new company 3 months ago. It was a role I wanted and 3 months into my 6 months probation I had a meeting with my regional manager and he said all good things and to keep it up plus my direct line manager is really happy with me and has been good all round. Now the local branch 5 min walk…
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Employment history
Hello, I gave my employer my employment history covering 10 years. They checked as well my criminal records and is clear. I stated that I got my high school diploma in 2000. Now they are asking to cover the gap from my diploma to my first job referred to them (15 years of life). Is basically give them the information about…
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Off Sick, Mental Health, Can Employer dismiss? Help re rights/options etc pls
Hello I'm posting on behalf of a friend to try to get some advice
to help him. Employment issues/law is not a strength of mine, so grateful
for any help please Friend has history of mostly serious mental health problems.
He is aged 47. He has worked for current employer for c. 20 years. At his most recent HR meeting he was…
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GF being charged a fee to get work - surely this is illegal?
My Filipino GF who is currently in the Philippines is looking for a job in the care sector. She knows someone over here, and their large well known agency are offering her a job. Only problem is they want around £7,000 for it. It is my understanding that this is illegal. Sponsorship must be paid by the employer (Total cost…
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Why cant supermarket job adverts have more detail?
I applied for job at a supermarket. No mention of hours needed, just "flexibility" required. I got a call to say could I come to an interview, so asked the caller about hours, contract and area of store. She said she didnt know about hours or contract but that they were looking for tills or shop floor. So I said yes.…
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Sicknote/Sickpay error
Just wondering if anyone can advise. I was off sick for 7 weeks this past 2 months going off mid April. I submitted my Fitnote to my manager on 17/4 the day after I received it. In my April wage there was no adjustments for sickness and i received my normal wage. I have been off with severe metal health issues and as a…
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Contract and Notice Period
Can anyone advise please?
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Holiday Pay
Appears our Co has changed holiday pay calculation. I am contracted 40 hours but average 51 hours with OT. Previously we accrued additional days holiday over the standard 28 days for a 40 hr contract. So an employee working 40 hrs a week would receive 28 x 8 hrs=224 hours holiday pay. Co is now using Fourth app & is…
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Holiday pay not including regular overtime
I have just learnt that holiday pay should include overtime, and be paid the same as a normal weeks wage. most of the company of about 10 employees only get the basic 40hours holiday pay. Most do at least 5 to 10 hours a week overtime. when did this ruling come in and if a few years can we get it back dated.Thank you for…
