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AO DWP Job Interview Results
When you go for a job interview with the DWP for an AO post, do all the unsuccessful candidates get the result letters first, or are they all sent out at the same time as the successful ones?
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Help with holiday entitlement pro rata please!!
Hiya. I have worked for a company for nearly 2 years now and I don't think they've worked out my 2009 holiday entitlement correct. My contracted hours are Saturday 8.00 - 13.00 and Sunday 10.30 - 16.30, so a total of 11 hours per week. They are saying my holiday entitlement this year is 6.5 days. My entitlement was 11 days…
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JSA - Volunteering - offered training?
Hi, I've looked on jobcentreplus and directgov but they're so vague it hasn't helped :rolleyes: Whilst I've been unemployed I've been volunteering with charity. Now they've offered me chance to do an NVQ level 2 in 6 months. Basically I do and write up certain activities (it's conservation work; and would be part time…
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Jsa help and advice
looking for a bit of help and advice really, ive been unemployed since dec 08 and signed on every 2weeks without fail but still only get my stamp paid a applied for my mortgage to be paid as ive been signing on over 13weeks but got told i need to be on jsa income based, my wife only works 23hrs and only gets £7542 per year…
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Job demotion
Hi, Looking for advice but I will keep it short as possible, my husband works offshore he had an injury at work and was off sick for about 4 weeks he passed his medical to go back to work and continued with his job for a week and was approached and asked to take a step down for lighter duties until he seen a specialist he…
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Ni sick pay
Hi All The company i work for has introduced a No sick pay policy Some people within the company are notoriously sick (14 single days in a year is one i know of) so the company has put in a No sick pay policy. If you call in sick, you dont get paid for that day, also you are not allowed to say i'll take it as a holiday…
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Jobseeking and Despair
I am trying to find or think or the word that the describes this feeling Quick bio first I am 38, trained bookeeper, tax advisor, fully skilled in officy things. I also have worked in all areas of Hospitality and Catering. I am doing all that forums, such as these, suggest. I do 2days a week volunteering, regularly attend…
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Please advise - wages short by £200+
Hi, I hope someone is able to advise me what to do. I'm sorry if this is a bit longwinded. Basically, my husband was underpaid last month by £122.72. He spoke to his boss at the time who promised he would have it "within the next week", but when he spoke to him again he was told he would have to wait till he got paid at…
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interview stage one questions - surely not?
Earlier this week I had an interview with a large company and was "interviewed" by the managing director. I was quite taken back with the line of questions that were given. * what is you home situation - are you married? Children? * Do you have any disabilities? * Are you healthy * How far do you live from here * How much…
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Final Interview....Questions!
Hi I have been invited to a final interview with a financial services company for a graduation position. I was just wondering if anyone could shed some light on the types of questions they may ask? Also, the offer states the salary is "competitive" - any tips on how I can go about finding out actual figures? do I simply…
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PLease advise...
My Son in law has just phoned. He is assistant general manager of a bar/restaurant. Earning 19K, working 70 hours a week. The boss has had him in the office today to say that he is not doing enough for the title, so he is now training to be assistant general manager on 14k. If he doesnt accept, they will give him a…
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P60 form
Just a question concerning my P60 form for the tax years that's just ended. I need details of my employment from 5th April 08 to 30th June 08, after this time I set as self employed and have been ever since. I've contacted my old employer and they say it's not up to them to give me a P60. Is this correct? If so where can I…
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Getting paid less than minimum wage
Hi guys, I searched but didn't find a relevant thread. I'm getting paid less than minimum wage, doing 50 hours a week rather than the advertised 40, I'm happy to continue in the job but I was wondering would I be able to claim some money off my employers after i quit? Don't want to lose my job yet but still want to be paid…
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sorry another question
While I'm here may aswell ask..... I am contracted to 16 hours thurs fri and sat nights. For past 2 years I have also been working Monday Wednesday and Friday days making my hours on average 29 a week. In january my manager cut my Friday day due to not needing me. But now they are also taking Wednesday off me too this will…
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Secondment Wage Rise?
Hi all, My partner has gone on an internal secondment to a higher paid position, which she has the necessary qualifications and experience for, however the company have no said that they are going to keep her on her old salary. Is this legal? Should she not be paid at the rate of the role she is working in? If this is the…
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Health and Safety Course
My husband a builder is self employed and finding it difficult in getting work. He would like to study for the NEBOSH diploma for Health and Safety in the hope that it might help him in finding employment. Are there any grants out there that would help him fund this course. At the moment we have no money coming in and his…
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Signing off JSA
Morning everyone, I'm currently on JSA and today is my signing on day, however I have just been offered a short-term contract starting next week. What do I do? still sign on today and not mention the new role until tomorrow after all my paperwork has come through or tell them today that I should be starting a contract role…
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agency work and maternity rules
Hi People!! I'd love some advice as to my situation. Ive been agency staff for a post @ NHS as Admin since mid Jan 09 and have still to hear of my role being up for grabs (Interview etc). NHS as you probably know is hard to get in unless you side step and my role if/when it comes up - I could be gazzumped by someone else…
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Can I attend a training course whilst signed of sick?
Hi I've had a course booked for sometime, this was paid for by me but refunded by my employer. I've been on long term sick due to stress caused by workplace bullying etc. Do you think it would be acceptible to attend the course? I was hoping it could help 'keep my hand in' and help boost my confidence. Any advice welcome…
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Employee or self employed
My wife and I are directors of our own Limited company and do not employ any other staff. In the eyes of the revenue I would consider myself an employee of the company rather than be classed as self-employed is this the correct assumption?? would appreciate any input.