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Two Contracts with Single Employer & Resignation
Hi all, Question is on behalf of my brother. He is employed by the government, and works for the same department but with 4 days per week at one level, and 1 day at a lower level. There are two payslips, two contracts, and the same tax code on both payslips. The question is, would it be possible to resign from the single…
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Is my holiday entitlement right and/or fair?
I understand how my holiday entitlement is worked out but don’t think it is correct or fair. I work 4 days on/4 days off including weekends, bank holidays, Christmas etc. Each day is a 12 hour shift including 1 hour unpaid lunch. This means on average I am at work 182 days per year. Those people at my company on a 5 days a…
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Looking to get Electrician Training / Certification
I have made the decision to invest time and effort into myself by pursuing training in the field of electrician work. I am particularly drawn to the Electrician profession due to my interest in the field, coupled with some prior experience in the low-voltage sector. Although I did not attend school in the UK and lack…
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Courses
Hi, I am nearly 60 and have only worked in retail but would like to work in a school or vet environment but I am unsure as to what qualifications I would need (I would like to do some sort of admin work). I don’t know if I am too old now, but would like to give it a go as I will probably have to work for a good few years…
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Job Interview Presentation
I have been invited for a job interview in a couple of weeks and have been asked to do a 5 min presentation as part of the interview. I have never had to do a presentation as part of an interview so looking for some advice/tips. The job is an admin job with a strong focus on financial reporting. The presentation is to be…
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Travel expenses situation at work as a graduate
Good Afternoon, I’d like advice please on a situation I have at work concerning my travel expenses. For context: I have a graduate scheme job and been employed on it for the past 9-10 months based in London. I live in the midlands, so I travel to London usually once or twice a week. It’s also a rotational grad scheme…
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Security Clearance for Electronics Engineer job in UK
Hi, Do you know how long it takes a 50 something year old to get through Security Clearance? Ie, the official one for work in UK sensitive or military or government related work. Loads of engineering jobs in UK are demanding it now. How long does it take to get through? I have had over 6 address's in the last 5 years, and…
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What does "notice for compulsory strike off" mean?
Hi, On the companies house website, this company, called Control Developments, has a "notice for compulsory strike off" shown against the 07 Jan 2025 date on the "filing history" page. https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/06499541/filing-history What does this mean? Then, again on the "filing…
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Self Employed Driver -NI
Hi all, I am apparently self employed driver (of cars for auction house) They provide the jobs each day, they provide devices and resources (although they deduct a fee for this and insurance). They will pay expenses. However if I do a job and am at a loss it’s my responsibility. I have a few questions if someone can…
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Professional indemnity for employees
Hi folks, Does anyone here know of any insurers that offer professional indemnity insurance for full-time permanent employees (as opposed to contractors or freelancers)? I know this is an unusual request so I don't know if it even exists!
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Can I not access any help at all from Jobcentre plus?
I've been self-employed since I left school 15+ years ago, this has now come to an end. I've been looking for work for over 9 months and have completed hundreds of applications, care work, driving jobs, fruit picking etc. with very few interviews and no success. Obviously I understand why no one would want to employ me as…
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Help with a COT3 settlement
Hi Forum, I have a quick question. I am currently going through an employment tribunal process, submitting documents, and pursuing a claim against my former employer. They have now proposed a COT3 agreement, and I’m wondering if anyone could offer advice on whether it’s advisable to sign it. a lawyer has quoted me quite a…
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References.
Had a job for 16 years and was made redundant earlier this year. Have had a few interviews and started a job where I spent only a day before realising it wasn’t for me. Now have an offer for another job and they want references but have only given them the 16 year job details. Does it matter? Can imagine the one day job…
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My role is been outsourced but im been made redundant no tupe offered?
Hi, Ive been in my role 15 years im the only person who does anything related to my role in the entire company. 2 years ago our company was bought out and i was tuped over to the new company. The new company has several other offices and my role in them offices and done by an external contractor. Ive been told my role will…
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Adding a signatory with a DMP
Hi all, I have recently been asked to become on of the signatory on the bank account of the organisation I work as I’ll need to approve payments and review bank balances on a daily basis. I have a debt management plan and a very poor credit rating. I am pretty terrified now that I am going to lose my job because I won’t be…
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Setting up as a contractor / sole trader post redundancy
Hi All Bit of a niche one here but hoping someone may have some useful info/advice for me please! Situation: * my permanent role (at 40% tax rate) got made redundant & I've found a contractor role outside of IR35 so I need to set up as a sole trader or limited company to be able to bill the client * I'm currently unsure…
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Go North East, Sunderland. Should I apply?
Hi, I was hoping some people on here may have some experience in working as a bus driver and hopefully in my local area of Sunderland, North East. I've seen that they are recruiting and offering more money and hour's than I'm currently on. I've read some reviews on Indeed, but it's from amazing to terrible. I was hoping…
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Employment Status Dispute - iR35 Rules
A new employment agency had taken over the recruiting service from my previous agency, that had previously operated the service for 15 years, however they had always employed their drivers on PAYE. Nothing about the job had changed, it was exactly the same as before, but the new agency decided to change the seasonal…
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Temporary Work
Hello, I am currently looking for temporary work whilst I look for a permanent role but I am having problems getting any temp role and have now been out of work for six months. I'm looking for roles in IT for perm and any basic role such as data entry, admin etc for temp just to put me on. I haven't done temp work for a…
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Help advertising unique business venture
Hi, How can I advertise a game show style event (think Millionaire) to organisations to use as a team building / fundraising / charity event? I've emailed several companies, charities and churches and posted on local Facebook business forums but with no response. I've advertised it as free as it's a new idea.
