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Pay protection for a shift allowance during restructure
Hi All, Long time reader, first time poster here. Just wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation during a company restructure - Basically, we are going to be offered new positions but each one is lower paid. I'm currently receiving an allowance which is a percentage of my basic pay, for working shifts. These new…
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Going back to full time job after looking after young child?
Hello everyone, I have found myself in a situation and would like advice, please. I am a foreigner, married in the UK. Got Degree and Masters in Marketing and I speak 4 languages. Was working full time before we had our daughter - restaurant Manager in Central London but since then we moved to another part of the country -…
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SSP Hiliday pay and notice
I have been signed off for 2 months and just had anothrf 4 weeks confirmed. Basically it is as a result of an auto immune disorder. My medication has rendered my immune sytem ineffective. As a resilt of no adjustments mafe by my employer i have had to seek anither job whereby i work remotely. My quextion is this: i am…
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Taking the plunge- part time Dad
Hi I am looking at transitioning to part time hours (either at current employer or a different if they cannot accommodate) due to a change in circumstances and wanting to be around more. We have a young family and I want to prioritise family time rather than my career at this stage (early 30s). I would like to hear from…
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WWYD - job offer amidst huge life changes
In a slight predicament with my employment and life situation. As a bit of background, I currently work as a substantive HEO (£34k pa) in the civil service, but am currently in temporary promotion to SEO (£41k pa) which ends in April. I don’t love my job, but I don’t hate it and I know it’s secure with a good pension and…
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Potential loss of Franchises
Hi all Now, this may all be a waste of time as it may be getting sorted, but I am really worried. The company I am talking about won't be mentioned but I am sure several of you will know exactly who I am talking about. I work as a self employed franchisee at a very well known parcel delivery company. I also have 3 other…
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6 months notice period , help!
Hi all , I think I know I'm stuck here , but I'll ask the question anyway. My wife and I have decided to take 12 months out. Unfortunately, when I've checked my contract I've realised my notice period is 6 months! I've politely asked that I work 3 months notice, which has been robustly refused by the company. This , even…
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BPSS Checks
Has anyone on how long these take?
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Thinking of reducing hours
Hi all, I'm terrible with numbers and really hope someone can help me out please. I've just gone back to work full time (37.5 hours over 4 days) after maternity leave and considering going to part time (28 hours over 3 days) to manage childcare. My annual gross salary is £43806. Tax code is 1265L, pension contribution…
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Occupational Health
Hi, I’ve learnt my work do want to get Occupational Health involved. I just had a bad day yesterday as someone from Management made it sound like I was going to wake up massively better next week which I found unsettling (I did not answer back that I’ve a condition that you gradually have to get use to and life can change…
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Occupational health
I have currently been signed off by my gp till the end of the month (3rd month now) with very high hypertension. My work are sending me for an another occupational health medical (my first ohp said I was not fit for work) I'm still not feeling great but have a feeling they will try and get me back to work on at least…
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Working my notice
Hi I have worked in my place for 37 yrs , last 6 months I have seen off with knee issues , My sickness pay ran out on 27th of December , I returned back to work after the holidays , I lasted 4 days then due to pain asked for 2 weeks off which was granted. during this time I realised I didn’t want to return and went in and…
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NHS Band 3
Is anyone currently work at this level in an administrative position? Is recent experience needed to apply for a band 3 position? Our assistant has entry level administrative at band 2 experience in private healthcare with phone work, typing, IT skills and wishes to apply for a band 3 nhs position. He understands he would…
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Cancer Checkups - Time Off Work - Pay Rise Denied
My friend's son (20 years old) works for a national pub chain A few years ago he was diagnosed with cancer and although given the all-clear, he has to have regular checkups which means time off work. The chain has just raised the hourly wage rates, but the son never received the increase due to the amount of time off he…
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Any online course or platform for trading training?
i am not really sure if I am in the right place but can anyone recommend online training to learn how to trade ?
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Overtime Pay: Am I being ripped off?
Apologies in advance for a complex post, but I'll keep it as simple as I can! I'm good at maths (former maths teacher!) but probably need the eye of someone who understands employment and payroll issues. I work in a young person's care setting, and a full-time salary is £26572 (which is made up of £25409 in line with NJC…
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Self employment - naming business
I am looking to go self employed and start a cleaning business. My chosen name is not listed on companies house, but Google searches show there are many orgs with the same name - does that mean I can use the name or not
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Forcing boss to pay tax and national insurance advice!!!
I just spoke to an old friend and they where telling me they took a job with good intentions. But the boss keeps handing them 300 per week. They had worked another job before this but the business closed. While at that job everything was paid. They are also on universal credit and send there little girl to day care. When…
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Have I been overpaid? New job.
I started a new job on 3rd Jan, and was paid yesterday for January and I can't work out how it's been calculated. Can anyone help? Gross pay: £4,772.73 (assuming this is lower to account for taking off the 1st and 2nd of Jan before my employment started) Net pay: £3,448.30 Deductions: Tax: £697.20 NI: £388.59 Pension:…
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Would it ever be worth going back to an old job that ruined your mental health?
I think I already know the answer but still I question it. When I say ruined mental health we’re talking panic attacks when pulling into the car park in the morning. 9 years later I still have flashbacks to the place and have had anxiety issues still to this day. I dreamt or rather had a nightmare about it last night hence…
