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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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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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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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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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career change
After 23+ yrs of veterinary nursing I'm looking for a career change but it just seems impossible - I have edited my cv to highlight transferable skills such as admin/ stock control / reception duties but just can even seem to get to interview stages with applications. I dont know if this is due to algorithms? Does anyone…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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Holidays During Gardening Leave
I was on gardening leave for my notice period of 5 weeks. I had 15.5 days holiday left. On the email from my boss, he writes ‘Final monies which will include any accrued holiday pay will be paid into your bank account…’ I took this to mean holiday pay on top of 5 weeks wage. But they haven’t paid anything extra. I have…
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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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Payday date change implications
Hi all, So my employer is looking to change the date of payday. Currently we get paid mid-month, 2 weeks in arrears and 2 weeks in advance. It has been this way for decades. They are proposing to move everyone to an end of month payday. They have announced this now with around a 3 month notice period. The change will…
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Severance Scheme and new work start date
Hoping someone can help me answer my question! I work for a university who are offering mutual severance right now and i have applied for a package - will know outcome in a few weeks. Simultaneously i have been applying for new jobs to try and start close to when i would leave. The severance scheme requires me to work my…
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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…
