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Adoption leave and shared parental leave
I posted the below in Relationship forum but it was suggested I try here too! Any advice as both our workplaces are a bit confused, as are we. I'll try and stick to basic facts. - Myself and my partner are adopting soon - We understand we get 50 weeks of shared parental leave - We are planning to take 15 weeks off together…
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Worried about clauses in settlement agreement - what to do?
Hi all, My friend has got a settlement agreement offered but is worried about some of the clauses, especially 1.3 below: 1) In the event that any proceedings are commenced against the Respondent by the Claimant or the Claimant breaches any other obligation in the agreement, the Claimant undertakes to: 1.1 Indemnify the…
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Working via and Umberella Company - pension contributions Employee or Employer
This is the scenario......... I am receiving state pension and have income from other sources (Property), have a short term contract via an agency and umbrella company. I can ask the umbrella company to pay all my Net salary after employers NI contributions into my SIPP or take all the salary minus the tax (there are no…
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Sick day
So I had a day off last week as I wasn’t feeling well, under the weather, I called the absence line the morning of my sick day and left a message stating I wasn’t feeling well. Today I had my return to work, I said I wasn’t feeling well, I was asked if it was due to stuff at work I said no, I was asked if they can make any…
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Cost of working from home
Hi my hubby is working from home 4days a week. He is using a surface pro laptop with a battery pack . He has it plugged in for 8hrs. Any idea in elec costs? He cannot claim £6 allce from HMRC. Thank you
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Getting paid for a sub-contractor
Hello... Can anyone help me, please? I was sub-contracting until yesterday. So, a few weeks ago I had an accident first one in my 18 years of driving in an 18-ton wagon, and not at fault, however, the company said I owe them money or I have to wait until the accident has been investigated. Unless I was doing something…
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Contracted hours
I have an 8hr contract stating that my shifts are on a Saturday and Sunday. As I'm not needed regularly on those days the shifts that are being given to me are on a Tuesday and Thursday. I work a fair bit of overtime but haven't been getting much lately. Due to this I'm thinking of looking for more work somewhere else. My…
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Jobs for mothers/flexi hours
This is a long shot. My maternity leave ends soon, I can only go back two days a week as nobody to look after my baby except my partner. And childcare would cost what I earn. I can't work when he is home as he gets home at 7 and the only places open I can't get to I don't drive can't afford to. I'm not entitled to any…
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Employee Per Diem & Overnight rates versus inflation?
Hi All, Couldnt find anything relatable post recent inflation, so thought I'd ask... Looking for advice or recently UK guidelines on meal allowances and per diem payments for working away. I regularly work away, and the rates are low and have not changed in years. I'm finding that my £30 daily limit doesn't cover three…
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2 job offers not sure which to take?
So this was certainly not expected. I’m working my notice for redundancy. Applied for just 2 jobs and ended up getting offered both. The first slightly different to what I do, wages the same, hours the same but the beauty is it’s a 10 min walk away from home. Job 2, exactly same work I’ve been doing for years, better pay…
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Being stalked by my close colleague at work for 8 months (Gossip and Rumours)
Hi Guys, Currently work in IT in team of 4 people I have only come to realise that I have been stalked by one
of my colleagues for a period of 8 months via the web.whatsapp.com platform. At my workplace, we get allocated shared machines that we
can use for personal use (that’s not connected to corporate network). I…
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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…
