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Paid in arrears query
Hello, new poster here. Hope I'm adding this to the right section! I'm due to start a new job on the 14th November & I'm a little confused about the pay. My contract states: ''The commencing salary for this post is £10,815, to be paid in equal monthly instalments in arrears by
direct credit transfer. This salary is pro…
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Breakdown at work - facing disciplinary action
Hi, I was wondering if anyone’s got any advice on where I stand, as I’m currently facing disciplinary action for having had a breakdown at work. Basically, while representing the company at an event, my mental health took a turn, and I ended up breaking down, which ultimately involved swearing at a colleague, then leaving…
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Sole trader employing spouse
I have an income of c10K as a sole trader, alongside my employment (40% bracket). I could justify paying my spouse maybe £50 per week for work she does to facilitate that secondary income - she is otherwise non-earning. I am told by a colleague that HMRC have lost a test case, meaning that spousal payment cannot be…
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SSP. NHS Bank Staff
Hello, can I confirm whether or not bank staff are entitled to SSP? At the moment I am on leave for a mental health issue and I work 37.5 hours a week. Any advice much appreciated. Thank You.
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Not being paid holidays and no contract
My friend has a job, 5 days a week for 2 hours a day so is regular, been there 7 months, asking constantly for a contract none forthcoming, they have had 10 days holidays so far and haven't been paid for them even though booking as holidays on the system they have , they have been asking manager to sort, but the owner is…
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Access to Work - quotes and suppliers
Hi All, Does anyone know if alternative suppliers to the ones in the AtW assessment can procure the items that have been recommended? That is, if I find an alternative supplier who offers the same price as the lowest one quoted in the report, can I use them? I am asking because my employer is likely to take MONTHS to have…
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My Former employer and fraud. please help me!
Hey all, I just need some advice as this really is all getting to me. I worked for a care agency till 2019. I moved on to another employer. Due to an accident, I had to work lesser hours so I applied for benefits to help untill I could return to full employment. I was informed that I was entitled to hardly anything becuase…
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Apprenticeship requirements
Hi I'm hoping someone can help with this as I can't find a definitive answer online. A friend of mine is working for the local council as part of a scheme to get into work. It's a gardening role within the city. Recently an apprenticeship was advertised for this role for which he applied. He went through the interview…
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Change Shift Patterns -
Company wants to change shift pattern to shorter working week. eg. same contracted hours but over 4 days. Staff will lose premium overtime pay for longer working days but will earn this if they need to work on 5th day, and this will only be occasional overtime. Where do we stand on this, the contract of employment states…
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Retraining
I’ve recently had a bereavement and if it’s taught me anything it’s that life is for living. As such, the bereavement has put me in a good financial position. Meaning that my partner and I can now stop renting and are nearing completion on buying our first home. The experience I’ve had with our mortgage adviser has made me…
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Employer making deductions...
So where a company pays for training resulting a qualification (HGV licence) can they insist the driver stays with them a year or the driver has to repay the licence/training costs when the driver was NOT informed of the stipulation beforehand and hasnt signed to agree to the deductions at all/ever... not even told till…
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temporary job ending earlier than contract date
i work for a cleaning company in a government building which is supposed to shut 31/12/2022 as stated in employment contract and i expected to work to that date but have been told building may be shutting on 9/12/2022, are my employers able to end contract earlier than original date?
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Can companys check if youve been working or not?
Hi, I just spent the last 6 months unsucessfully trying to start a power supply business. I earned no money, then the business crashed. I obviosuly didnt pay tax for 6 months, or earn any money for that 6 months. Can prospective employers that i now apply to, see this if they have my N.I. number? That is, can they see that…
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My manager won't leave me alone on annual leave
Can anyone advise? I finished up Monday night on annual leave, I decide that due to my job I would mute all notification on social media, as this is how customers can contact us, I also muted our teamchat and my manager, he has messaged several times with nothing of importance and that due to me not responding, We will be…
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Job pays decent but feel too junior
15 years ago I became a Data Analyst making £17k which was the lowest paid job I applied for, but it took it to get my foot in the door. A year later I had my appraisal and was told I'd exceeded my objectives, I was brilliant at my job and had lots of potential. I was rewarded with a promotion to Senior Data Analyst and a…
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Dismissal & grievance
Hello. Is this worth going ahead with. I’ve been employed for 1 month. I’ve not been supplied with PPE and been turned away from sites because I haven’t got any ppe what fits Correctly. I’ve been asked since I started. There’s been a fair bit of bullying & wages discrepancy as I’ve not been paid the same as others ( same…
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Apprentice min wage after first year
I am over 23 and started an apprenticeship working in an office just over a year ago. I get paid ~£7 an hour and was told this is good for an apprentice. My apprenticeship lasts 15 months. Question 1: gov.uk and the acas websites state that I should be paid at least the min wage for my age per hour after the first year.…
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Retraining as Developer - Java Tutor
Hi everybody! I am in the process of retraining as a Java developer via evening courses. As this is not my background I feel I need extra support in the form of 121 tuition, this would give me some more focused time on any areas I am struggling with or wish to chat through. I have looked online and there are a fair few…
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Resigning on a Friday - notice period?
Hi, I'm confused with dates! I have to give a calendar month's notice, and I work Monday to Friday. If I hand my notice in on a Friday, does it become effective on the next day (Saturday) or the next working day (Monday)?
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Wages Overpayment
The company I work for was the victim of a cyber attack that affected the payroll department for 4 weeks. I am paid weekly and for 1 of those weeks I got paid twice. Getting paid twice meant I lost a large chunk of my universal credit, roughly £400 as it meant my threshold increased. Now my employer is demanding I repay…
