Search Results
| Search type | Search syntax |
|---|---|
| Tags | [tag] |
| Exact | "words here" |
| Author |
user:1234 user:me (yours) |
| Score |
score:3 (3+) score:0 (none) |
| Answers |
answers:3 (3+) answers:0 (none) isaccepted:yes hasaccepted:no inquestion:1234 |
| Views | views:250 |
| Code | code:"if (foo != bar)" |
| Sections |
title:apples body:"apples oranges" |
| URL | url:"*.example.com" |
| Saves | in:saves |
| Status |
closed:yes duplicate:no migrated:no wiki:no |
| Types |
is:question is:answer |
| Exclude |
-[tag] -apples |
| For more details on advanced search visit our help page | |
Results tagged with united-kingdom
Search options not deleted
user 40085
Questions about the workplace that may specifically relate to cultures, customs, or laws in the United Kingdom.
1
vote
Redundancy payment in form of sign-on bonus from new company
The best way to handle this would be to say you have to work your notice period in any event and say that is after the consultation period closes.
The other option is to ask HR not your boss if there …
- 1,694
3
votes
Is it professional to close with "Your Humble/Obedient Servant" in the UK?
This form would not be considered professional in most circumstances (it would be see as over the top). In very formal written communications (not email) in the UK you should.
Use "Yours sincerely" w …
- 1,694
0
votes
How to deal with wrong range position?
You have made your bed I am afraid
Some options might include:
1 Ask other "regulars" what they make
2 Ask HR for the pay scales
3 Ask for the industry rate for the Job
4 Interview outside …
- 1,694
1
vote
I am from Northern Ireland, but live in Scotland, and need to complete an advanced disclosur...
This looks like the Scottish version of CRB checks (basic checks against the legal records). In your case I would hire a lawyer/ specialist (on the companies dime) to produce a proper procedure and in …
- 1,694
5
votes
New employer has not sent contract, job starting very soon (UK)
In the UK you don’t get the formal written contract up front in 99% of cases - there is no statutory right to a written contract in the UK.
You have a contract when you accepted the job offer – the …
- 1,694
1
vote
When is it acceptable to accept a job with the intention of using it as a springboard only?
This appears to be the statutory minimum notice in the UK its not that uncommon.
Yes it is acceptable to take a job with the aim of eventually finding something better.
In almost all cases its bett …
- 1,694
-1
votes
Proactively preventing unfair dismissal/redundancy (UK)
Yes proving you followed the letter and spirit of the law and your companies discipline/grievance procedure is vital should it get tribunal - if an employer breaches this its normally a slam dunk for …
- 1,694
-3
votes
Can an employee extend their probation period?
No you cant do this in the UK the probationary period is totally within the employers control subject to the legal safe guards which are there to protect the employee.
You could ask the employer to e …
- 1,694
2
votes
Are new redundancies added to a currently ongoing collective redundancy consultation?
After doing some research as the two “at risk” groups were notified a month apart the two processes will run independently – your consultation clock won’t reset if that is what you are asking.
Your e …
- 1,694
-2
votes
How to handle my manager asking me to do something possibly unethical?
First things first are you a native of Northern Ireland ? I assume not.
As background NI has some very odd differences to UK law its illegal to wear football colours at work or to display team emblem …
- 1,694
7
votes
Can an employer reject a job application based on not having a passport?
No actually you can get DV clearance with out a passport - I have direct personal experience.
I went for an avowed job at HMGCC (think sort of like the NSA) which was a DV clearance (TS in USA spe …
- 1,694
6
votes
Offered 50% pay cut or redundancy due to coronavirus. What are my options?
The UK Government has announced that it will pay 80% of wages for those not working in coronavirus crisis. (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/mar/20/government-pay-wages-jobs-coronavirus-rishi …
- 1,694
15
votes
Is it expected for a potential employer to request payslips?
In the UK this is super rare and I personally have never heard this for professional jobs - this does sound its a HR person trying to import practices from the "old country" - is this a contract recru …
- 1,694
2
votes
How do I calculate my current salary+benefits when looking for a new job?
I would use your base plus and taxable benefit as defined on your p60 you should be paying tax on the free lunch and mobile BTW and don't for get any employer pension contributions
- 1,694
2
votes
Employed as consultant in the UK by a US based company. Is this kosher?
It does look like you would be classed as an employee under IR35 however you would need to get a lawyer to check this and to draft an IR35 friendly contract.
http://www.contractoruk.com/contracts/war …
- 1,694