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IT Contracting Question
Hi All, I'm new to IT contracting and my question is this: Is it possible to have multiple and concurrent outside IR35 contracts? I believe the answer to this is yes and more so because being outside means you are providing a service through your limited company as opposed to being an individual. What I don't understand…
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Apprenticeship and GCSE results
Hi, I am in my 30s about to start an apprenticeship through work. It's for accounting, and I have been working in finance for 5 years now and I have a certificate in Bookkeeping. Whilst going through the application, the provider wanted my GCSE results, fortunately I kept them but although I have a C in Maths, I have a D…
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Do I need to register as self-employed?
I currently earn £6000 per year as a PAYE employee. I now have an opportunity to do some flexible work under an acquaintance of mine, earning approx. £4000 per year. I would not be on any payroll or have paid holiday etc, and would simply invoice her for my hours worked at the end of each month (which would vary a little…
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Investigation at work when I was victim of ABH
Hi guys I was a victim of ABH Assault and now my workplace have suspended me full pay while they “investigate” I am in England - I was a victim of ABH by a drug dealer who has a previous arrest of ABH on a family member, 2 months ago and is currently on bail. I acted in self defence (I threw two punches to keep me safe) I…
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Civil Service Reference Issues!
I have received a provisional offer for a civil service role and arranged a potential start date having passed most of the pre-employment checks. I am about to give notice to my current employer however, something has gone wrong with my references, they told me they did not get a satisfactory response from one of them and…
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Verbal Contract Question?
A month a ago I was called by a recruiter about a short term contract opportunity, an 8 week contract. I had two Teams interviews with a member of staff at the company and on the second interview I was offered the job and given a start date. The recruiter confirmed the day rate and I went about setting up an Umbrella…
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Annual salary: should it be calculated over 48 or 52 weeks?
Hi everyone! I don't seem to find an answer to the question in the title anywhere on the internet, so I'm hoping one of you MSE mates will be able to help me with this. I'm currently working in a restaurant through an agency, being paid by the hour. The GM has asked me to stay permanently and offered me an annual salary,…
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Wages to wrong bank account
Some advice would be great appreciated. My son started a new job and when entering his bank details for wages he put the wrong bank account number in error. So when he was ‘paid’ for the first time six weeks ago the money didn’t go in his account, I saw the error and told his work what they needed to do (file a cpr between…
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On secondment. Substantive role had pay-rise
Hi. I’ve been on secondment for almost 2 years. Earlier in the year, my substantive role had a mid-year pay rise of around 8%. Nothing was mentioned to myself and another team member who has come from the same role. Company has just announced the blanket yearly pay-rise. At 3%. Where do I stand legally with being paid my…
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Etiquette when meeting your colleagues for the first time
I work 100% remotely for a US-based company and have been with them for 2 years. Next week I'm travelling to a work event for the first time and will be meeting my boss, the CEO, a bunch of the VPs, and directors. I'm low-level in comparison to everyone else, even though my role is a much-valued and important one. Anyway,…
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Is it worth continuing with a complaint?
Hi All, I’m in a somewhat complex situation and could use some advice. In February, I was informed that my job was at risk, and it was later made redundant. Throughout the process, I felt the company handled things poorly—many of my questions were left unanswered, and a new person was brought onto the team at the same…
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Contractual Change
My employer is changing the day that we get paid, this is a large local authority.They are moving our pay date from the 16th to the 26th, so they are moving it 10 days, 2 days per month from November to February.The unions and my employers have failed to agree, so it is being imposed. It seems unfair for some employees to…
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Self certified
I currently work 3 days a week and I'm unwell i have been told to self certified and unsure how it works with me only being part time
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Possible pay rise over tax bracket
Currently earn 47k per annum and it looks like I'll be getting a pay increase soon. So is it worth earning over £50270 , or will the tax increase make it not worth it ? I have two children 13 and 15 plus I pay £120 a month into a private pension plus myself and my employer contribute into nest. Thanks
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Disillusioned at work
Bit of a random one but changed job around 3 months ago and haven't settled well at all. Dread going in most days. Not in a position to just leave as bills to pay etc so will suck it up and carry on. Anyone else ever been in a similar position? I have gone it at a senior(ish) level and had very little onboarding and just…
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Registering with agencies / negotiating rates / umbrella companies
Hi, I am starting work after a bit of a break in social care and have NEVER used agencies for work (always been a permanent employee). I have a few questions about:- 1) Is it wise to register with more than 1 agency or should I just pick 1-2 ? Do they all probably have the same jobs and is there a likelihood that agencies…
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Payment in lieu of notice question
Recently lost job and promised but yet to receive 2 months pay in lieu of notice (2 years served). Does this cover statutory redundancy (if I was made redundant that is, employer didnt use that word) and if not included, are they legally obliged to pay statutory as well as pilon? (I never received a contract so it isn't…
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Dismissed whilst signed off with illness
I dont think I have a leg to stand on but here goes. I suffer from depression from time to time but have had it under control (mainly) for years now but unfortunately due to financial pressures the last 4-5 months I had a bit of a breakdown six weeks ago. I saw the GP and have been signed off week by week since then. I…
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Should I feel bad about applying for another training opportunity after completing one?
I work in healthcare and have recently received some training in an area I am interested in (clinical skills). It hasn't panned out as expected and I will have a much more limited scope rather than what was initially promised (mainly due to consultants not supporting). Anyway a new clincial training role has come up for…
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Quick Question About Work And Fire Hazzard!
I have been told in my fire training that never to leave anything under counter like toaster because it can be fire risk because will make the wood dry and such. We have got industrial microwave now where the heat is spreading upwords from the vents. I removed the shelves and told my boss and they were fine with it but…
