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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…
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New Minimum rate of pay
The company I work for have decided that they will pay us at the new rate of pay from the 7th April as that's when there new financial year starts, can they do this? surly if the government set a date that's when we should be paid from? we are hourly/4 weekly paid is that makes a difference? any advise would be welcome
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Leave it alone or report it?
I left my previous role almost 3 months ago for a more senior position as my last firm where I was at I was getting nowhere, no matter what I did (I do have a previous thread on it) Now yes I admit I am a little bitter and have unresolved issues but with the new role it’s going really well and they are the complete…
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Self employed but draw civil service pension help
Hello I am considering starting work self employed, I get 23k a pension currently, would I only pay National insurance on the self employed pay as my pension currently doesn’t have to, and at what rate is it ?
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Have I passed my probation?
My original probation was 3 months but my boss found out I was looking at other jobs and extended my probation to 6 months. The 6 month period lapsed 2 weeks ago and she has signed me up for training in a couple months time. Can I assume I’ve passed? I’d ask my employer but they aren’t very professional and asking could…
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Self Employed and drawing down down a pension - how does Tax and NI work? Confused!
Hi all - I will be 63 very soon and plan to take early retirement in the about two months time. I currently work as a technical sales advisor for an IT manufacturer and some of clients and business partners/ resellers have asked if I would be available for some consultancy on a per day basis. I hadn’t planned to do this -…
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Employer NI Contribution threshold changes 2024
Hi wonder if anyone can offer advice. I’m on a zero hours contract and have now discovered that I’m below the monthly threshold that my employers need to start contributing. I have looked into NI credits but don’t fit the criteria. I’m in my 60’s and have recently had to reduce my work hours due to health issues.
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Leaving employment during probation period
Planning to leave current role half way through probation period. It's not worked out for either party. I will hand my notice this week, and from what I understand there is no notice period to serve. Company seems respectable. Can I expect them to pay me fully up until my final day that I work?
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Hours of work.
Dear members my first post. I have a query regarding my contract dated back 2008 , TUPE transferred from one company to another however the terms does not change. I currently work 40 hours a week and looking request a flexible working to reduce my hours inorder to spent more time with my disabled child. Before I make a…
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Employers or hmrc
Someone please advise . My employers have made a mistake by informing hmrc I recived £1300 instead of £500 as a result universal deducted me of £400 . How do I get this refunded?
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ET case: Employer has not released all documents in disclosure.. what to do? HELP!
Hi, Friend has a case heading to ET and is in the disclosure part of the case. As part of that there has to be disclosure of documents by the employer. The employers (via solicitors) have released very little information, it's just basically the personnel file of this individual and a handful of emails between him and his…
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Umbrella company, employment costs and expenses
Help…. i am an agency worker in education. My agency use an umbrella company to do pay roll. The local authority that I am working for as part of my agency placement pay expenses- these include mileage, parking and reimbursements for money I spend on materials such as equipment. The umbrella company charge me quite a lot…
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Identifying a reputable umbrella company
I've been offered the option to do some (probably temporary and certainly part-time) work for a company I know and like, but they are not in a position to take on employees right now. They would like to invoice for work done. I understand I could do this through an umbrella company - I do not want to be self-employed or…
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Job Rejection
Hi All, I had a previous thread on this subject but it was removed. I did an interview and made it through to the final round, I just got confirmation that I was unsuccessful. It's never easy getting this news but I wanted to thank everyone on here who provided help and support during the process.
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Early Reconcilliation advice
Im helping my youngest with an unfair dismissal case against her boss. She hasnt followed any procedures, but is starting to back track now. She has been there 2.5 years, so were not talking big compensation, but the main point she wants is to get a clause striked off about not working for a competitor etc. Our next step…
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A Fellow Worker (Sorry Long post)
I work with a colleague who has been in the job a couple of years more than me. We are both on the same wages and they are the POC. When my phone rings they move closer to listen to the other person. I'm not allowed to answer emails. Its as if they don't want it to be known I'm there. Every thing I do or say is checked, So…
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Calculating pay in previous years
Hi, is there a way to calculate pay for previous years to check whether I’ve been paid above the minimum wage? I’ve seen on hmrc the current one but i need to backdate some years. Or, is there a fool proof way to do this please? Thank you.
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Flexible Working Request / Constructive Dismissal
Any advice welcome please. I applied for flexible working to become fully remote. I was currently working 4 days a week from home but due to medical reasons I am unable to commute / be in the office. Because of the request being declined , I feel like I am now needing to hand my notice in as I physically cannot get to the…
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Disciplinaries & job references
Hi there, If someone has a verbal or written warning on their file, could that get mentioned to a new employer if they were to get a new job (e.g. could it be mentioned on a reference)? I seem to remember reading that an employer is not allowed to give a negative reference. Are they able to refuse giving a reference to a…
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Am I owed a refund?
Hi, I work 2 jobs and have had my tax codes changed today. Job A went from 100LX to BR. Paid £63 PAYE To date this tax year. Job B went from 1163LX To 1263L. Paid £400 PAYE To Date. Am I right in thinking I’ll get a full refund from job B, because I’m still well under the tax free allowance for the year so far. But I’ll…
