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GDPR in Grievance meeting?
I have pictures which show my employers unethical practices, can I show them in a grievance meeting? Some of them contain names and dates etc. Can I show them too? Cheers
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Civil Service Reserve List?
Recently had an interview for the Justice Service, They told me i will be put on the reserve list until the end of November of this year. I understand this means the highest scorers will be offered the job and reserve list is like the subs bench. Anybody ever heard of a six month reserve list as the last one was 12 months…
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double pay issue
I'll be finishing my current employment on the 31st of may and starting my new job on the 3rd of June, i get paid every month on the 26th currently and my new job will be on the 25th so, i am on 0 hours at the moment so i work a month in hand, so when i leave at the end of the next month [June] ill be getting paid 2 times…
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Self Employed : Claiming between work?
This is something I have never really considered, so just asking to see if its something to look into? I am self-employed as a musician, and have been getting regular work, even though it fluctuates month by month. So I go from feast (if you can call it that) to famine from month to month. Is there anything that I can…
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Early finishes when salaried
Hi, my employer has recently mandated that all salaried employees should begin to clock in and out. With this in mind, would be employer be within their rights to dock an hourly rate, for early finishes? They haven’t amended my contract, and I haven’t signed anything to agree to changes… I was always under the impression…
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Benefits
could some one advice how maney hours minets do i need to work at 12.00 an hour to earn 793.pounds every 4 weeks am having trubble with benefits
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should my son ask for another pay rise on top of his recent one?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My son's 22 and works in a salaried role. His pay began just above the national minimum wage. Following his last performance review, he was given a percentage pay increase as recognition for his efforts. But with the national minimum wage having increased last month, and the…
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Oncall rates, IT
My employer is currently working up a proposal for us to go on call - we're home workers in an IT service management environment. Just so I can be forearmed, it'd be really helpful, if you're happy to, if anyone could tell me what they're currently getting paid for this kind of oncall work? A retainer plus time worked for…
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Impact on NMW - Buying & Selling Holidays
Hello My company offers the option to buy & sell holidays but I wondered if that impacted on NMW? ie if an employee buys some holiday and the employer deducts this amount over a set period, it reduces their pay to below NMW. I know this is allowed in some cases but wondered if it was allowed in this instance? Many thanks…
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Private (independent) Sick Pay Policy
Hi, In my job in public sector there is no access to sick pay until you have passed the first 12 months of service. Does anyone know how these work? is it worth doing or do you need to pay in a lot each month. I’ve tried looking on the provider website to see if you need to be in the best of health but couldn’t quite see…
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How to contact dwp for jobs at the job centre?
I have been out of work for a bit due to a health condition, I'm currently talking to a health and disability adviser, She has suggested going to local libraries to see if they want volunteers to help people with their basic computer needs. It's been a long time since I stepped foot in the job centre but I do remember…
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Random one
So as the Title states it’s a strange one it’s not made up!!! so at my place of work there is a man around mid 40s who I bump into every now and then we exchange a few jokes small chit chat then go about our work we both work for different companies. anyway he’s been single for pretty much most of his life (from what he’s…
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Employment tribunal - witness quandary
I began an employment tribunal case for unfair dismissal against my former employer in October 2023. Witness statements were exchanged on 20 March 2024 and the evidence bundle agreed a few weeks previously. The hearing will be on 15/16 June.However, I now find that a former colleague who provided a written and signed…
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HR told me they won’t pay me for my sick leave
Over a week ago now, I was admitted into hospital and diagnosed with Bell’s palsy which has left my half my face in a paralysis state and leaving me unable to talk properly. When I got sick, I spoke to my team leader regarding my sick pay for the time off and I had to get him to reassure few times that I will be paid for…
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Umbrella or LTD for Agency Contract?
Evening all. I’m due to commence a role that pays £990 per week (30 hours). The Agency have today told me that I can’t be PAYE via them, I need to either use an Umbrella or a LTD company. Contract is within IR35. Compliant Umbrella costs £15 per week plus £89 ‘employment costs’ which i think is employer NI contributions.…
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Grant
Hi, does anyone know if/where I can get a grant to train as a driving instructor? I will need about £2600 and I'm currently on Universal credit and unable to get a loan. Thanks in advance
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figuring out what to do next - OCD and micromanagement
I have really reached the end of the line with my current job which I've been in for 6 and a half years now and simply cannot tolerate my boss’ controlling, micromanaging, OCD behaviour which is starting to eat away at my psyche and confidence. He started a year and a half ago and since then 2 of my previous work…
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Is My Payslip Correct: Minimum Wage Increase
Hi, Can anyone help me figure out what I should be paid: I work 8-5pm Monday to Thursday 8-2pm Friday's 30 Min lunch Tax Code:1257L This months deductions: Pension: £69.83 i think this is set at 5% whatever the default is. PAYE Tax: £159.60 National Insurance: £69.49 I have taken no holidays since February so worked full…
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Company car
Hi all. After 10 years at my company I have been promoted to a new position which requires me to visit customers. As part of my package, they have offered me 6k per annum for a car allowance. They have stated that I can get a lease through the company, a private lease or can take the allowance to use as I wish. If I take…
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Income Tax Calculator
Hi, I’ve just been put on nights at work and my pay has increased quite a lot and I’m trying to work out my pay for 24/25. I know I will go into the 40% tax bracket. Will the tax calculator on the site take that into account or will I get a tax bill for the extra I owe next year. Sorry to be a nuisance I’m a bit thick when…
