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Is work in Guernsey considered work in the UK ?
This is a bit of an odd one. I've been an investor with Lloyds for some years, just before Christmas they contacted me asking me to send in my passport. Initially I thought it was a scam letter, however, when I called Lloyds they told me it wasn't a scam and that they were checking I was a UK resident. This I was told was…
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New job nerves?
So I start my new job in a few weeks after being made redundant but I find myself feeling nervous as hell about it for some reason, is this a thing? I’ll be in my current job 9 years by the time I finish my notice period, I can’t remember feeling as nervous or anxious when I started this job. Some nights in the middle of…
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Can employer change shifts?
Hey all, hope you are all well. Asking this on behalf of my girlfriend* She works as a care assistant contracted to 24 hours a week, currently works alternating shifts of Friday/Saturday and then Saturday/Sunday the following week. Her and other staff have just been told that employer plans to change shifts between all…
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Annual Payrise this year
Not sure a similar thread exists. So thought to start one. Whats the general consensus with regards to payrises across the UK. And wondered if people would share what they have either recently gotten or are due to get. I will go first lol! I work in the private sector and in 2021.. there was no payrise due to covid,…
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Term time entitlement
If working a term time job do you get a holiday pay at all. So a 39 week year with no days leave bar bank Holidays. Wages paid over 12 month. Would it be 39 x weekly wage divided by 12 Or would it be 39 plus 5.6(minimum entitlement) x weekly wage divided by 12?
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Royal Mail working for Pertemps
I have been working for Royal Mail since September via Pertemps. I used pertemps before about 10 years ago and they were fine. Now its bit of a nightmare. Looks like I'm not alone. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/postman-financially-crippled-wage-slashed-26328247?amp;amp= I believe I am on a zero hour…
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Employer not paying owed wages
Hi all. My son works for a one outlet restaurant, starting there on the 27th January. He was informed he missed the payroll cutoff so would have to wait until the end of February for his money. He provided his bank details to the owner in the last week of Feb as requested and the payroll cutoff was the end of the month.…
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Delayed P45
Hello everyone 👋 My previous employer told me I have to wait till next payroll date to get P45 which is at end of month. I was on 2 weeks notice and 3 days of holiday at end of notice period. Soon will be week since my last day. I'm starting new job at Monday and my new employer need P45. Unfortunately I can't recive it...…
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Anyone know anything about (modern) GCSE Science (and online courses)
Hi. In preparation for a possible job-career change before I get too old (if not already) I need to get a GCSE "in a science subject". I did not get this qualification at school (many years ago) and have probably forgotten a lot of what i did learn - so will practically be starting from scratch. I am a bit confused about…
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Project /program managing and Prince 2?
For those who have done project managing. Is Prince 2 worth doing ?
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40% tax bracket
Hi, I might be about to get a job offer that would raise my salary from £46000 to £51000. Would this push me into the 40% tax bracket? I don’t want to be worse off!
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Dismissal from work due to alleged gross misconduct allegations
I was dismissed without notice from a job that I was in for nearly 5 years. Two recently recruited colleagues had made complaints against me, there was an issue with me leaving work early one day due to a family emergency and I had put something on Facebook which my employer took as a criticism. It has really upset me and…
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Grievance Meeting advice please
Hi, I have brought a grievance against my employer. The hearing is next week, they have asked me to provide any statement or evidence 7 days prior. Is this correct? Searching on line brings up conflicting advice with some saying keep it to present in person, others saying provide it 2 days before. I'd just like to add that…
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Change in Contracted Hours
I'm posting this seeking some advice on behalf of a relative (who I have urged to contact ACAS). She has been employed at a firm for the last 2.5 years. She was employed in a permanent role initially on 25 hours. After the first month, she was offered 37.5 (full time) hours on a 'temporary' six month basis. She kept being…
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PT holiday confusion
Hi, Looking for a bit of advice as I think my new employer’s method of dealing with holidays for part time workers is unfavourable and therefore illegal. I’ve recently moved back into the private sector having been in the public for many years, so interested if this a view I have due to working in that sector or if it is…
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Project manager books to read?
I have zero knowledge on the subject area. But very interested Could anyone tell me some decent books, literature I can read to understand it better? Thanks
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Suspension from job and knock on effect for further employment
A Close relative was recently suspended from a job pending investigation. They had only been there a couple of weeks. The trouble is the job was not as described. They started applying for new jobs before the suspension problem arose, they were also offered a new position. This was conditional dependent on suitable…
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Ex-employer likely to give me negative and misleading reference - what are my options?
I’m taking my ex-employer to tribunal for disability discrimination and constructive dismissal. I was harassed regularly and they refused to make adjustments. Result of this is that it seriously compacted my anxiety disorder leading to 7 months of absence. I’ve this week been headhunted by a company I previously…
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Where can I find my P60's from 2018-2019
Hi, I'm looking for my P60 from 2018-2019 & 2019-2020 I don't remember receiving them in the post...is it more likely that they were emailed to me? If I can't find them how do I get a duplicate|? many thanks sx
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Work
Hello I’m new. In my younger days I used to be a good qualified typist/audio typist until technology took over. Have been out of work for years but now doing part time catering job. I’m happy to keep doing that but don’t really earn enough. Since pandemic there has been more working from home and I was wondering if I could…
