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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…
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Probation and notice periods - contract wording
Hello everyone, I have done a search but cannot find a specific answer, so many thanks in advance to anyone for helping. I am beyond my 6 month probationary period, but this is not yet confirmed as complete (due to staff sickness, Xmas etc) but is due to be at on Wednesday. I wish to resign tomorrow, and am aware that I…
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Employment History checks
Does anyone have recent experience of employment history checks performed by outsourced companies and how far back they go? Some of my previous employers no longer exist so will be difficult to verify - particularly given they were many years ago. Thanks
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Statutory Sick Pay
Hi there I have a friend who's currently signed off work due to stress. Can I ask, what is the statutory length of time that an employer has to pay an employee their full wage, whilst they're off work due to long-tern sickness? Thank you.
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Term time only contract. Time off for wedding
Hi all advice please as always. I work at a school and therefore term time only. We have finally managed to book our wedding and I have submitted a request for two weeks unpaid leave from school. I am support staff not a teacher. The time off has been refused ☹️ my question is…where do I stand employment wise if I just…
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Varifocal lenses a good option for VDU and phone use?
Hi, This seems to be the closest thread to my question. I use reading glasses for using my laptop and phone for work purposes (lens strength is +1.25 and so not too strong) but my distance eyesight for everyday life is generally fine. I'm getting a bit fed up of constantly putting my reading glasses on and taking them off…
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Vetting Security Clearance
Hello, I completed my vetting security clearance 3 weeks ago. I know it can take up to 6 weeks, but I'm wondering if anyone else has done this and how long it took for the security clearance to say completed? Thank you!
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40% tax?
When do I start paying 40% tax? I heard it was if I was earning: £50,271 per annum? I have also read somewhere Tax-free amount at 40% on income between £37701 and £150000 I'm a bit confused
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Altered hours/duties due to health issues and pay
My GP has advised reduced hours and amended duties for a temporary, but potentially long term (up to 12 month) period due to an ongoing health issue following maternity leave. My question is, can I expect my employer to force me to amend my contract to be a part time employee as a result, or should I continue to be…
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Sidewards move, can I negotiate a salary increase?
Hi, I've been in my current role for 6+ years, got 11yrs experience in my field. I wish to apply to a new job, which would mean a sidewards step for me. Do I have scope to negotiate my salary? We are due an update on the normal salary review/inflation increase in 2 weeks time. This job closes 13/01 and interviews end of…
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Unpaid over time over Christmas
Hi my wife has a decient job, quite well paid, been there for 4 years. Her office closes from 23/12-3/1 yet she is expected to keep on top of things working from home. This massivley frustrates me. It is New Years day and she will have done about 4 hours today, probably 15-18 hours over the period. She says she has to do…
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How do Civil Service Employment Checks Work?
Me and a colleague at work have applying for other jobs in case the company we work for goes out in the current recession. We both applied for the same civil service role but he was told they would not continue his application after an employment check and they are just starting my employment check apparently. Does anybody…
