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Employment & Jobseeking USEFUL LINKS
The following links may prove useful in looking for information about Employment and Jobseeking. [MSE INSERT, 15/02/22: Some of these links are now out of date. You can find an updated list on this page of the thread] MSE Fully Researched Guides Low Income Grant Grabbing House and Energy Grant Grabbing Great Grants Hunt…
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Executive Officer Position
Hi, I've received an interview invite for an Executive Officer position at a primary school. My background has much crossover but I'm from the banking world. I was very surprised that the window of the advert was so short, approximately two weeks and interview invites arrived so quickly after the window closed. Does anyone…
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Medical redeployment
I'm in a job I love but with 'other stuff' going on that I hate, and it's making me ill. I have already been off once with stress/ anxiety a few years ago and occupational health recommended medical redeployment (MR) which I agree with. I'm currently going through a series of meetings with HR but nothing seems to be…
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Which way of leaving a company 'looks' better?
Before we go further, "looks" is the wrong word but it's the only one I can think of. I'll explain the situation with as much info as I'm willing to give on a public forum (work folk frequent here so I don't want to give too much to reveal myself) and you guys can hopefully make sense of what I'm trying to get at.…
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No contract
Someone I know was offered a job in 2023 "“subject to contract” with employer name removed and subject to all pre-appointment checks being completed satisfactory (as appropriate) (ID, Right to work in the UK, Medical Fitness, Barred List, DBS, Qualifications, Professional Status and References" They have been working there…
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B&M Retail
Does anyone here work for B&M Retail? My daughter has been a supervisor now for approximately 3 months. She found out today that her rate of pay has been revised and is now £12.89 per hour which is only 18 pence higher than the minimum wage of £12.71 The supervisor rate used to be 30 pence above the minimum wage but now it…
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Working for council, using own car.
I work full-time for a council where I have to provide a car, which I use everyday for transporting people. I work full-time. I do get a petrol/car allowance, 45p for the first 10,000 miles and then 25p thereafter. I usually do around 12,500 mile per year for work. My query is, when my car is due for a service, MOT, tyres…
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Only 5months sick pay
I work for a care firm..that was a community integrated company..but under tupe kept my council terms and conditions…which is 6 months full pay on the sick..25 years service...my last shift before breaking my ankle was 22nd of November 2025….so I've only had 5 months full pay..haven't i?..we only returned back under…
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salary sacrifice car
Hi does anyone know what rights I have if any to reject the car as they have had it twice and failed to deal with a serious safety issue? I have a salary sacrifice car which has developed several faults including a major sunroof failure and the main dealer has also damaged the car whilst having the car in for warranty…
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Notice period / leaving with immediate effect
Hello, I would be very grateful for any help with my situation. I started in a new role on 1st May this year on a fixed term contract to end of the year (31st Dec). In the interview I was told I would be covering for maternity, however the team is in chaos with people leaving / off sick due to stress etc so I seem to be…
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Final pay/notice period
Hi, I have worked for the same company for over 30 years and have been off sick for last 3 months. My company pays full pay for 6 months and then 6 months half pay. The notice period in my contract is 1 month. It’s not looking likely that I will be returning to work in the future. I’m a bit confused about the notice period…
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17YO paying tax
Hi, our 17YO has recently started a job where she's contracted to do 20 hours per week. She had her first pay last week and she has been taxed at exactly 20% ( gross pay £606.92, take home £485.72 ) Here's the scottish tax rates: Personal Allowance Up to £12,570 0% Starter rate £12,571 to £16,537 19% Basic rate £16,538 to…
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Salary sacrifice
The business is moving away from company car and providing a cash for car allowance amounting to £450. They have also introduced a scheme called tusker which is a way to lease a car with the full company car benefits inlcusive of price. what i need help with is breaking down the price and understanding the exact effect on…
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TUPE transfer questions - Pension Carve-outs
Hello there, Been reading up on TUPE transfers as later this year myself and my colleagues are expecting to change uniforms to an as-yet unknown company. We currently receive a 9% matched contribution to our DC pensions (based on full pensionable salary) - I understand that this is at risk if we end up being TUPE'd to one…
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Confirmation of holiday entitlement please.
After working 12 hour day & night shifts with the same firm for 35 years , and approaching 65yrs old, I requested to go reduced hours. Luckily for me, I have had my request approved, and I start my 3 x 8 hour days in a few months. I haven't signed the contract yet, but what caught my eye was only 15 days paid holidays…
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Suspension from work but I'm innocent.
Hello to everyone, hope all good and fine; I really hope someone can help me out with some consultants and info regarding my case. I work in hospitality, I'm a waiter in a restaurant. Last Friday before my shift started, I was called by my Head of Department, asking me to follow him. On the way to the HR, he asked me if I…
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Self Assessment Question
I could not find a category for HMRC or Income Tax. Hi, I am in the middle of submitting my Self Assessment for 2025-26 period. I want to get it out of the way because I had to pay on account over the last few years and I earned a lot less last year - HMRC is therefore overpaid and they owe me so want to sort it. They are…
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3 waiting days
My partner has been sent a contract for a new job. It mentions the 3 day waiting period for statutory sick pay. This period was scrapped last month and SSP is now from day 1. Does it matter that the wording is out of date on the contract? Is it worth getting the contract amended or are the employers legally bound to pay…
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Salary Sacrifice Car - Questions
I have a car through a scheme offered at work, where I give up a part of my salary in exchange for a fully insured and maintained vehicle for my personal and business use. I just have to put fuel in it. I am about 2 years into the agreement, and I have just noticed that the car is not completely the spec that I ordered. It…
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When to retire
I work term-time, so we break up in July. I have been told to set my retirement date as 1st Sept before schools reopen, in order to gain more holiday pay. Would it work?
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How to cope - moved to a new (difficult) Prj but have 0 enthusiasm on countdown to retirement
Hello, Have a bit of a "nasty surprise" - been told they "need my help" on a falling apart Prj. Apparently all have been already decided, so I'm not asked but told…. My problem is, I'm not up for anything like this any more… I desperately want an exit (early retirement) but not there yet - need at least 1 year until next…
