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Temp Worker Notice Period
Hi All. Working as a temp postie. Starting last week my agency would book me in for shifts as normal, but then mid week a day before my shifts (was working at the time) they text me to say "tomorrows shift is cancelled" around 3.30pm. Once a shift is booked is there a reasonable period to cancel work with no pay? Today it…
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Self Employment/PAYE status
My boss will only employ people on a self-employed basis so I work on an hourly rate and complete my tax return every yr. I work for her full-time (35-40 hours pw) and I don't work for anyone else. I have worked for her for three and a half yrs and am not on a fixed-term contract - I have never received a contract - but…
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Working in child mental health field
I’ve an education background but have become exhausted by life and pressures of the classroom - I’ve see edu MH practitioner trainee roles but wondered where roles support children MH are advertised or if anyone currently works in this field, any advice or posts talking about your job. Thanks.
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Late probation meeting
Hello I started my job on tje 20th June and was due to haveton end of probation meeting on the 19th Dec. This got bumped to 12th Jan (today). As nothing had been said I presumed I had passed probation. At the late probation meeting today they informed me they were going to terminate my contract siting performance issues.…
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Need some work advice
I work in the civil service, in a casework role. I been in this role for a couple of years. I have looked back at old cases and I know I made mistakes. The trouble is I like case work but my targets are so high that I have to work fast. I made a decision on a case recently and there was a mistake but it was signed off by…
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Payslip confusion when provider has changed
Hi, My employer has changed payslip provider at a couple of days notice and there are a couple of things that look odd. Before I reveal my ignorance and confusion at work, I'd like to see if I'm missing something so obvious that strangers on the internet can help! The most obvious thing is that the stated annual and hourly…
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Job hunting advice for a graduate with no confidence
I have my 24 year old son living with me. He graduated with an IT degree during the pandemic. By great good luck a year after he graduated he found a job with a friend which lasted 18 months and gave him some useful experience but the friend has now wound the business up. Other than this his only workplace experience is…
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Annual leave
My annual leave starts on 1st of may and my employer has said I have to accrue holidays before I can use them therefore I will never have enough holidays for a summer holiday with my family is that allowed
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How to find reputable Employment Lawyer for Settlement Claim
Hi, we are trying to find a reputable Employment Lawyer to help with a Settlement Claim (employee). We have no word of mouth references and a Google search brings up lots of firms but it is difficult to know which are good and which maybe not so good. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks
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Court Service Interview!
Got an Interview to work in a Magistrates Court, Does anybody know what questions could come up? I have been told that the Interview will be based around: Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions and Managing a Quality Service. It is the star method Situation Task Action Result etc etc.
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K tax code
Can anyone explain please? I moved jobs in November, and got a tax letter saying I'd moved to tax k794 and they'd added 7k earnings that they thought I'd not paid tax on, and I can't fathom why. I went from 56k to 67k basic, but no car allowance or anything like that. What might be the reason? I've been on hold for a…
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Over 6 months sick-Can I be sacked?
Hi all, appreciate anyone reading this and any advice you can give. Will try to keep it brief. I've been off sick with depression, stress and anxiety for over 5 months due to personal and work related issues. Tried 2 different antidepressants which I couldn't get on with, now on an SSRI which I have taken in the past, but…
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Legal dispute between former workers
Hey everyone, happy new year to you all, hope it has been kind to you up to now! Just need a little bit of advice. There's an ongoing legal case between two of my former co workers at my old employer, its mainly a case of harassment and bullying between two senior staff members. I have received an email from their HR…
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Part time workers and bank holidays
Can someone please help me get this straight in my head. I have two employees who both do 21 hours per week. One employee's contracted day is a Monday. Both employees are entitled to 117.6 hours holiday per annum. Why does it feel like the employee who is contracted to work on a Monday is losing out? Employee A gets 117.6…
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2nd Job
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Work Benefits
Hi there, I would be grateful if someone could give me their opinions please: I have been with the same employer for 34 years. I have recently reached the age of 66. My employer has told me that I will no longer be entitled to long term sick pay or life insurance (4 x annual pay). These are benefits that are given to staff…
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I'm lost and confused - do I register as a sole trader?
Hi all. I'm getting a little stressed trying to work out my situation. I left a job in June 2022 and went back to a previous employer where I used to work as a contracted employee. This time, they offered me a casual contract, but I requested a higher rate for my position due to the job requirements. They came back to me…
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Start Date no contract/unconditional offer
Just starting a new thread re this my colleague is starting with local council in Feb.They've had an email last week to say all pre employment checks are done and that their start date is as agreed with the director on xx/xx. Due to delays with Xmas etc. They've not had their contract of employment or unconditional offer…
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Unfair dismissal
Hiya everyone , I have worked for a firm for 6 years in total with a one year gap after being let go when lockdown started , this time since I’ve been back which is two years , it’s been stressful with just one of two bosses unfairly treating me but I needed the job , things have come to a head and the last three months…
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Notice Period
Quick question chaps as our HR bod is away. Colleague has been given their start date for new posting on 20 Feb 2023.They need to give one month notice period.They work 3 x 12 hour shifts on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday when do they need to hand in their notice? I thought it would be 18th Jan and last working day 15th…
