-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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 -…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
BPSS Checks
Has anyone on how long these take?
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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 ?
