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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…
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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…
