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Redundancy (again!)
EDIT. Problem is resolved. Mods, you can close this thread. (Deep heavy sigh) The axe fell on myself this week. Myself and HR had a Zoom meeting where they informed me about the redundancy and I asked about the possiblity of going part time. I then received a follow up email. Would you good people help me interpret this…
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Commission Owed
Hi, It has come to light that the commission I have received is far lower than what was in my offer letter when I started this position 4 years ago. In March 2023 I had to reapply for my job as redundancies were being made due to a merger, it was then I noticed my offer letter which I accepted the job on was more than the…
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My wife has been contionuosuly charged for a car park she hasn't used in nearly 2 years
Hi, first time posting a thread here but I didn't really know where else to go as it is a bit of a niche subject. My wife (let's call her G) is a nurse and used to work on a ward in a hospital. Now anyone who knows this job know that nurses get charged for the privilege of parking their car at work on a monthly basis and…
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Why would someone constantly get letters saying they've underpaid on tax?
I've been in full time employment for over 20 years and not once have I ever received a letter saying I've underpaid on tax. Unfortunately I've never received a letter saying I've overpaid either. My wife last year received a letter saying she'd underpaid but this was due to some balls up with paperwork as her change in…
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I am going to get professional career advice because
- I am tired of the lack of good information for jobseekers - Encouraged to be picky when I can't be picky - Being constantly told to take up volunteering - Suggestions to start your own business (no further information; just start your own business) - The lack of community in the UK - The resistance from others when you…
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Can my employer force me to be a Fire Marshall / warden?
Hi All I would like to ask a question about employment law, it’s not in the direct sense of saving money, but more my time. The question is can my Employer force me to be a fire marshal / warden? I wasn’t asked to be a fire warden I, came back of holiday a few years ago, only to receive an email thank you for becoming a…
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Formal offer received, awaiting to start new job, new HR now asking for current salary?
Hi, I was provisionally offered a new job in December subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including security clearance. Last Friday, the new company confirmed the checks are all complete, said my offer was now a 'formal offer' rather than a provisional offer, and asked me to start in exactly 4 weeks' time. I…
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When should I chase for contract.
Hi, I'm currently working short-term jobs as waiting to get a medical problem sorted so didn't want to risk brand new employment where an employer is less than happy I'd be off having appts within the first few weeks/months. I've waited a week since starting the latest placement which is fixed term and direct with an…
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When should my paid shift actually start and finish?
Hi, I'm trying to determine where I stand in this situation before I go ahead and rebel! Whether relevant or not, my employment contract states the address of my place of work (which has actually long since changed), then goes on to say that I may be required to work from other locations as required by the business. My…
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BIK Undercharge - Rights
Hi, many colleagues in my global consumer goods business processed huge refunds on an over charge of BIK tax due to incorrectly admin from our business. I followed the same procedure and was told over the 6 years in question 2017-present I owe £600 and they’ll be claiming that back Oct-Mar on my payslip. What right do I…
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New job/counter offer
Last week I had an interview for a job. I got it. I currently work for a Local Authority, which I have done since 2019. I've developed a lot while I've been there, and last year I applied for a promotion and was not successful. Ever since then I have felt a little resentment for the place considering the hard work I put…
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Surely an employer can't randomly reduce hours when you have a contract?
Okay, so my wife has a 15 hour contract + overtime. She works from home. She types highly complex letters/email from a number of consultants.She completes an Excel sheet each month with her hours so that overtime can be paid.On one week last month, because a number of consultants were on holiday, she only had 11.5 hours of…
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Equalities Act
I went into the grievance procedure at work to prove I fall under the equality act 3 years ago. After I got a letter from my consultant the occupational health advisor I spoke to also agreed at that time that I did. I've recently been to oh again and my consultant letter was attached to the referral but as it wasn't…
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Non payment of tax and pension
Hi I’m not sure where to start to fix these issues. My previous company who I worked for 1 year, on my payslips has made deductions for tax and NI but this hasn’t reached HMRC. the same company has also made deductions for my pension but this money has not reached my pension provider. I have tried to resolve this myself by…
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Never ending disciplinary case and employee suspended for 6 months
Would someone know what to do in these circumstances? My other half's manager has maliciously put her on a disciplinary case for gross misconduct. She went through a incredible unfair process all directed by her manager. at a disciplinary hearing, they couldn't make any decision as there was no evidence of the gross…
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Forced to return to office
Hi. I started a job with a company as a remote worker, my contract states my home is my normal place of work. The company have now said anyone within 50 miles of an office is expected in the office. I live 40 miles away from the London office. The cost of this in train fares alone would be over £5,000 per year. Can they do…
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P45 From TUPE Employer - Total Tax Year Earnings Not Showing
Hello Everyone,I was made redundant on September 4th, the date on which my employment transferred over under TUPE. My redundancy payment and PILON was paid on the 15th by this company and I recently received my P45 from them. However, this only shows my PILON earnings and NOT my total tax year earnings from those with my…
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Advice for final OH meeting, ADHD, "reasonable adjustments", tiny office, heating not working
Hello, I have my final OH meeting tomorrow. I'd really appreciate some advice. I was diagnosed with ADHD in May. We moved into a tiny office in August. From what I suspect it's a lot smaller than the 11m3 that the HSE have quoted as the minimum space per employee under Regulation 10 workplace health 1992. However, I intend…
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Engineering A Levels vs Btec
Hi Not sure if this is the right place but... I want to do engineering because maths and physics are my strong points but not sure which type of engineering I would enjoy most at the moment. Question is what would be best way forward 3 A levels or a btec in engineering and what would be best option next a good uni for…
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NMW and have to buy shops own clothes
If you have to wear the shop you work ins own clothes, should your NMW be adjusted for that, and how would that work?
