The Extra Lovely (un)intelligible Totally Elitist thread

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QPR10 wrote: »

Are they worth getting I think my nearest is in London but I do have 3 vouchers if I can remember which e-mails they are on. Any problem getting more than one ?

QPR there is a l'occtaine in Westfield

Nannylala

So nice to still have some daylight at 5oclock:TAm just off to the postbox to walk off my tasty whoopsied roast dinner I have had as I have been in all day and need to stretch my legs;)also I want to post my D grandson' letter(which i have been doing since he went to Uni on a weekly basis) a Nannylala thing:)
Nice to see your back home Bubbs nothing quite like home:T
Hope all is well with little Alfie do not want to visit until he is feeling a little bit better as he gets bit exited when he sees Nannylala;)

frequent

Due to the ASDA Price Guarantee, you're entitled to a voucher of £4.65:

2 x Muller Corner Limited Edition Cookies & Cream Yog £1.30 £0.60

2 x Muller Fruit Corner Strawberry (150g) £1.30 £0.60

2 x Muller Crunch Corner Vanilla Yog & Chocolate Ba.£1.30 £0.60

2 x Muller Crunch Corner Toffee Hoops (135g) £1.30 £0.60

2 x Muller Corner Chocolate Digestive Crunch Corner Yog£1.30 £0.60

2 x Alpen Light Bars Chocolate & Fudge (5x19g) £3.00 £3.00

1 x Kleenex Balsam Mansize Tissues (55) £2.48 £2.40

Tinyshoes

Good afternoon everyone.

A flying visit from me today, thanks for the all the cyber hugs that Dodo delivered today. We had a lovely breakfast and chat. :A

I'm sorry not been around for few days, mum deteriorating, not sure how long she has could be weeks but possibly months. Not good yesterday as one of her arms has decided not to do as it is told. Fine before she had a long sleep but when she woke up she could not move it, I thought I would go in today and find it in working order again but not to be. Also chest infection getting worst. She had been more comfortable pain wise but that has suddenly escalated again so new meds increased again, but had to be sedated as it was too much for her.

Have no idea what I should be looking out for at any of the supermarkets at the moment but did notice today in Sainsbobs, lots of Olay and Garnier products 70% off and Sure, Garnier and Soft and Gentle deoderants reduced to around 50p so got a few to get back the money from my parking while having breakfast.

First time today I have been shopping since saturday for M & S party food for mum's 80th last Saturday, she did have a lovely day and did a little speech to thank us all for coming. Bless her.

Hope the night crew are behaving, Claire, David., DM, Artha and Funky, missing you all. :A:A:A

Tinyshoes

nikkilala wrote: »

Just nipped on really quickly as still nursing a really poorly Alfie:(The vet says hes the luckiest dog ever as they think his tumour hasnt spread:TBut the spleen and tumour were as big as a foootball:eek::eek:so thats the reason they couldnt do the teeth.The op was more complicated than they thought. Hes not a happy buuny and looks anorexic now the tumour and spleen is out and has loads of stitches:(But we've given him a fighting chance so fingers crossed. No chance to catch up but big hugs to everyone who needs one xxx

Poor Alfie, hugs to all the Lalas, thinking of you all. :A:A:A

Iamsohappy

Hugs Tinyshoes - lots have been thinking about you :A

Snap-ant

Deb_S_2

Snap-ant wrote: »

Called into work yesterday for Meeting with the Interim Company taking over
We all have jobs on certain conditions - they want us to work 6 hour shifts with no breaks So lunch hours are covered.
We have been working all day with a lunch hour & 2 tea breaks so this didn't go well.
But if we want our jobs ...
We never had contracts with original jobs but we have to produce one to get taken on
So very very fed up :o

I earn my bread and butter writing employment contracts and can confirm you are only entitled to a break if you work more than 6 hours. It is certainly illegal for a company to employ someone without issuing a contract of employment, but it happens more often than you may think.

The business about you having to produce written contacts to be taken by the interim company is rubbish. The company that you used to work for will be transferring you to the new employer (TUPE regulations apply). The new employer can then choose to vary your terms (less hours, different holidays etc). You can either sign the new contract offered or leave.

Are there a few of you in the same situation, with no written contract?

The aspect I would be looking at is the legal definition of an employee whether you have a written contract or not;

is there a personal file for you with a written job offer in it - if yes then you are an employee
are you paid electronically directly from the company to you (not via an agency) - if yes then you are probably an employee
do you have wage slips with the employers name on - if yes then you are probably an employee
can you choose what work you do there and/or what hours you work - if no then probably an employee
are you subject to the same terms and conditions as someone with a written contract? - if yes then probably an employee.

I would get back in there and make it clear that you were an employee of the original company who broke the law by not giving you a written contract, show payslips etc and quote TUPE at them. Under TUPE it is not up to you to prove that you worked for them. Do it politely but firmly, then start looking for a new job or hope this company really is just interim and you end up with a better employer.

izzeyb wrote: »

I may be wrong here but I didn't think you could work 6 hours without a break, thought it was around 4.30?

Have a Google at the Working Time Regulations and I am sure this is covered on the direct gov website.

Also thought it was illegal not to have a contract of employment but I could be wrong

No wonder you are fed up

Sorry Izzey but up to 6 hours gets no legal entitlement to a break. Companies that want to work to the letter of the law can even get you to work 12 hours with just a 20 min break as it is not even cumulative (6 hours =20 mins, 12 hours = 40 mins etc)

logie wrote: »

Afternoon guys,

Horrible weather here at the moment. Gusty and tipping it down with rain. So have treated myself to an 'extra hour' on the heating, a cuppa and a catch up on the thread

Had 'half way' chemo this morning :j then met my manager to sort out officially returning from maternity leave and moving onto sick pay as of April.
Will save me having the 3 months unpaid mat leave that I'd planned and help towards all the extra travelling costs. Expected a nice break from the hospital whilst off with babies but at least it's handy to nip to HR or have meetings whilst I'm in for treatment.

Hermit week has commenced once again so online glitches aplenty pleased to keep me amused

Got accepted onto Viakal trial :j

Got an 'exceptional' for my latest Bzz report Am I the only saddo who can't wait to have my work 'marked' :rotfl: Had some new surveys on there as well today so worth a log in to check.

Postie delivered my Jerk BBQ sauce this morning too, am loving the freindship bracelet thing

Good to see you are keeping busy and things seem to be going well LOgie. Take care of yourself

and finally hugs to doggylala

Snap-ant

Thank You to OPs

I have lots of Finest Mince Pie Ice Cream at 20p (may taste )

I'm drinking Finest Chocolate Tea & it is very nice

The Nescafe Black gold 100gs does scan at £1.46 (SEL £3.28)

Lots of those Pronto boxes for 40p in store & Finest Coffee Pods

Light Choice drinking Chocolate Jar scans at 46p (SEL 92p)

No Hula hoops 100% extra

savvy_sal

2 things from my £7.57 womble against morries stick out.Mini Baby bell(6x20g)£1.74 sada £1.25 morries and Uncle bens clhilli con carne£1.76 sada £1.25 morries