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Non-perk "perks"
As usual job agencies send me roles every now and then and sometimes I have a look, most the time I just reply thanks but no thanks etc. Had a look at one that was sent yesterday and listed under "Employee Benefits" was: * Fully trained first aiders (on site only) Now that's a legal requirement and so really think they are…
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Reporting an Umbrella Company
I've been stung by the HMRC. My tax code has changed and I've been told I owe over 3k. I spoke to the HMRC and have been told the umbrella company I was with submitted some of the payslips I had 10 times, basically duplicated the payslips. I was wondering what's my best course of action?
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Payment issues with employment agency. please help!
I hope the fellow members of this forum can help me out here as I am really stressed out with my situation and any advice will be really appreciated. I work as a contractor for a Retailer through an umbrella company. My employer uses an agency (lets call them A ) that deals with all actions like HR, timesheets and salary…
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Job offer change
I recently applied for a job posted on the internal job board where I have worked for 13 years. No salary or benefits were mentioned. during the process my boss confirmed by text the salary + car allowance. I was offered the job by email which stated the salary + car allowance however HR have since sent an email stating…
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My employer is paying me 30p per mile fuel allowance, can I claim back the 15p difference.
My employer is paying me 30p per mile fuel allowance, can I claim back the 15p difference, through tax as a PAYE employee, if so how do I go about it? Thank You
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Business mileage is always less commute miles. Company policy. Help.
Hello, I'm looking for some advice on the legality of the below. I'm aware of HMRC guidance and the 10 mile rule and substantially different journeys. My question is more on is this legal? My wife works for the NHS in the community (travels to patients) and the hospital's policy on business mileage is that in a day your…
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Experienced and training website developer - but is it too late?
I've been working in the same web development job for about 10 years now, working my way up from a single developer into managing a small team of developers. The company is due to bring in a CMS which effectively replaces our roles as we currently build and maintain the front-end of the website. There is talk of…
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Informal Flexible Working Change
Sorry... another thread about flexible working. My partner was given informal flexible working due to an episode of illness relating to mental health. An informal change was made to her working arrangement where she would only be required to work in the office two days instead of three. Her manager never reviewed the…
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Civil Service pay rises
So because the Civil service are technically not public sector workers our pay increase remit per department is 4.5% and an extra 0.5% for the lowest paid. Now my understanding is the strike action was collective strike action so all departments get the same pay. So my question is 2 fold; 1) Why are individual departments…
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Can my colleague discuss my flexible working contract with my manager?
I have a colleague who is in the process of applying for flexible working on health grounds. Obviously that is their prerogative to advocate for their interests, but they've said to me, that if their request is not accepted they will sight how adjustments had been made for me. If the person believes they are being unfairly…
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Employment contract
I am after some advice as my current employer is soon to review/change roster details for staff. I currently work a 37 hour week on a shift pattern (7am-6pm), with a 36 mins lunch break, so 7.24 per day. This is Mon-Fri but you are required to work a Sat 1 week in 6 (the following Mon becomes a rest day). 28 days annual…
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McDonalds uniform
My eldest has finally.got a job at Mcdonald's, done all the stuff needed to start. They were meant to start in the store last week, but said they had not got their uniform so no need to come in. Was down for a shift today, but again they called and said they still not not have a uniform and not to come in. Can they do…
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Bar work - A question. Sorry for the basic question!
In my twenties, I did a lot of bar work. At the time, this involved adding up rounds in ones head, which was easy due to a younger brain. However, I'm now thinking of returning to bar work at a more mature age. Do you still need to add it all up rounds ones brain? I'm hopeful, it's all till work now. No mental Arithmetic,…
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Employment Tribunal - Withdrawn. Costs?
Hello All, After a bit of advice. I have had to withdraw a claim for unfair dismissal. This was submitted to the employment tribunal but 4 months short of the hearing. I have already received something from the employer - via a Solicitor. I know they are within their rights to chase any costs - but just wondering what you…
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Incorrect Tax Codes
* My colleague and I have worked for the same company for over 10 years
The company was run as a Sole Trader Company. As of 1st Jan 2023, the company became a Ltd Company (under a new name) and the Sole Trade company ceased to exist. Now the fun starts! Our boss has decided he knows what he’s doing regarding HMRC but has…
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How does a birthday holiday work?
I've been offered a job to start next month which isn't overly generous with AL and also has the double whammy of a long Christmas shutdown which you have to save your AL for. This means for this year I won't have a great deal of AL to use once I start there for things I'd like to do towards the end of the year. My new…
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Pre Employment Screening (Vero)
Just accepted a new job after being in my current job for almost 10 years. Got the screening details through and it's asking for school records. Honestly this was 25 years ago and certificates have long been lost. I have completed to the best of my memory. My grades were not great and is what it is so not trying to make…
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To apply for a new job or not?
I know im the only one who can decide, but just looking for some opinions. There is an opportunity come up, a 12 month secondment with the aim of it being made permanent. Its abit more money and from all accounts less stress than my current role. The thing is as stressful as my current role can be, i do have a great laugh…
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How worried should we be about AI?
I am a caseworker for the government and I am scared about AI. It has already replaced copywriters https://www.bbc.com/news/business-65906521.amp
