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NHS HCAS and moving work base
Hi all, my partner's NHS trust have moved her work base in her contract, such that she does not get the fringe/inner/out HCAS or London weighting. She an AfC member of staff. So basically she started a new job and the people before her in the same role were entitled to HCAS, but for my partner's contract, they made her…
Do employers have a duty of confidentiality to employees?
Do employers have a duty of confidentiality to employees? I was dismissed a while back. I thought the reasons were unfair and I put in a claim for unfair dismissal. Before my claim got to the Tribunal, my ex-employers offered to settle. I agreed, but that meant I had to sign a 15-page Settlement Agreement, agreeing my…
Choosing a university petition
I have always thought that one advantage of student loans is that the Government know how much people earn after studying and if eighteen years old knew this they could make better choices about what to do. What do people think about this as a petition on the Government petitions website? Personally I would have studied…
Part time workers rights
My organisation is currently going through a restructure and I am potentially at-risk of redundancy. I am a part time member of staff. I asked a question yesterday during a formal consultation session as to whether part time staff would be able to retain their part time hours if they were successful at interview or slotted…
Employed or self employed
Hi i have been working for the same person for 5 years now. I have been told by people that I should be PAYE but not sure what the differences are. Any advice would be appreciated. I am a landscaper/gardener I only worked for same person he tells me on a weekly/daily bases where to work and what to do. i wear his branded…
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pay my colleague for the ticket I thought she'd given me for for free?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... On a recent work trip, I was asked if I wanted to join an excursion some of the colleagues I was there with were going on. It cost £100 and, as I didn't feel I'd enjoy it enough, I declined. Then my colleague who organised the trip couldn't make it, and as the ticket was…
Government paid notice period
So the company I worked for 10 years went into liquidation at the end of October. Both our redundancy and our notice period will be paid by the government. We have been told by the liquidator that if we start a job juring this period we will lose the remainder of the notice period payment . However what he can not answer…
Possible self-employment.
Good morning all. If someone has been given the opportunity to continue in their job but as a self-employed person, what aspects should be considered? Things like tax, NI, and poss the mortgage lender? Is there anything else to consider? I've tried DuckDucking but there are so many websites out there and I really don't…
Being fired
Being fired next Wednesday from job of 17 years due to son growing weed in my garden (I’m civil service). I’ve always been ‘the guy’, help anyone, do random shifts, come in early, work Christmas Day and am very good at my job. I’m going to have to sell my house now as I’ve had a few interviews for other work but as I’m 8…
NHS Trac DBS Check Help
Hi there need some help whats dose it mean on trac when DBS says under review just wondering because one off my other collgues waited 5 weeks for dbs check turns out recruitment team did not respond to DBS email and hers say under reiew.
NHS new starter - negotiating salary
I've applied for a non clinical role (band 7) within the NHS, and if successful would be moving from a CS post (SEO). The starting salary of the post I've applied for is a bit lower than my current salary, isn't a problem but just wondered if there was any room for negotiation? I am assuming marked time would not be a…
NJC pay award 2023 help!
Earlier this month the Union's agreed with the government the following... "Local government trade unions have accepted the national employers' 2023 pay offer, which equates to a 9.42% pay rise for the lowest-paid workers. Council employees in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive a flat-rate pay rise of £1,925,…
C.V when applying for a job
I started a new job I have only been there 7 weeks. But I don't think it is going to be a long term fit. I am wanting to apply for another job. Do I need to put this new job of 7 weeks on my C.V it doesn't really add any value work experience wise for the job I'm apply to. Thanks
Company policy of 90 days remote work abroad not applying to some employees
Hi, I have been at my company since 2015, I'm from another EU country and from 2015-2020 I worked 2 days from home here in the UK, and also could work from abroad as frequently as a liked, I just asked for manager approval and within a few minutes they would approve. In 2020 (apparently due to some people in my Department…
Working from home
Hi everyone, At the moment I’m working from home due to injury. Cut a long story short, I’ve torn the cartilage in my knee and I’m waiting for surgery, which is next months. My occupational health department has said I am to work from home until, and after my surgery so it’s advised from a medical professional. My energy…
Can a company insist you find cover before requesting a/l
A workplace near me (it's a leisure centre) has issued new guidance saying that if any of it's staff want a/l they must (it's very specific that the onus is on them) get agreement in writing from one of their colleagues that they will cover their shifts before submitting the a/l request. They also state that any unused a/l…
Chasing money after leaving job
Hello all, happy Sunday - apologies for the potentially long post but I would really value any advice or insight. I wasn't sure which forum to put this in, I hope this is the right place. So a long story short, but back at the end of September by boyfriend's company failed to pay their entire office (300 odd people). They…
Forced from Employed to Self Employed
I'm desperate for some simple advice on a Matter where my employer (Whom i have been with for 15 years) has now told me that i have to go Self Employed. Do i have any rights in this situation as I really don't want to go Self Employed, its worrying me sick. I will be doing the same Job for the same money. They have said it…
P45 details incorrect
My ex employer has issued a P45 and the personal details are wrong. Date of birth has been entered as month/day/ year instead of day/month/year and my surname has been spelled incorrectly. It is double barrelled and instead of Smith-Jones they have put Jones-Smith. The NI number and address are correct I have asked them to…
Getting away with falsifying working time
Looking for feedback/advice from impartial people on this. Like I imagine with every other company, you can't go punching people in/out (time cards, not physically, although that too). The company do however allow us to punch others in/out if they're stood there with you. This was specified years ago when a couple people…

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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payments this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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