Recent content by Jeff Nev

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    my hermes - fuming

    Another down vote for MyHermes, I try to avoid them as much as possible. DPD provide a much higher quality service and rectify issues promptly. Could use a service such as Doddle as an alternative?
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    Contract terminated due to fibromyalgia

    Sorry to hear about your struggle; this does look like an unfortunate grey area in employment law. From what I can gather, it appears that a company has a duty to at least try to make adjustments for your needs -...
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    Brexit negotiations

    Originally I considered myself to a reluctant remainer but over the course of the negotiations I now consider myself to be a firm remainer. Even the more committed leavers I speak with are now wondering whether or not it is going to be worth pursuing.
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    Disciplinary Query - Urgent

    I would imagine it was just a slap on the wrist at the most.
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    offering voluntary redundancy to staff

    David, My condolences that you are experiencing issues, this is a local employment solicitors to me that has numerous employment resources that are incredibly useful and have been of great assistance in the past for clarifying such issues for acquaintances of mine -...
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    Disciplinary Query - Urgent

    Exactly how inflammatory was this 'poem'?
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    Advice on notice period

    It should be detailed in your contract of employment, usually the employer is only able to withhold your wages for the period worked in order to cover costs. It is not an avenue worth considering though, you would be much better off simply speaking to the directors and seeking to come to an...
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    Help been suspended

    I find it bizarre that you have not received further correspondence from your manager and HR department. How has your employment been apart from this issue? Does the allegation have any substance?
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    mouthy employee

    How did this situation play out? Did you place him on gardening leave?
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    Forced overtime

    It does not sound like a healthy working environment and is clearly making you unhappy, if I were you I would shift my focus to seeking new opportunities.
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    Where have my pictures gone in google images?

    It may well be worthwhile optimising the ALT text if the images are actually being indexed, however, it is not clear whether or not this is the case. - Regards
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    Disciplinary action?

    It is difficult to come to a firm conclusion without further details, but as another poster has said there is the strong possibility of the company using 'Balance of Probabilities'. Regards
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    Resigination and No Contract of employment

    I believe that if you are undertaking work in exchange for payment, then this already forms a contract of employment.
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    Employment law regarding work breaks.

    This really would be the most worthwhile option, GMB is open to general workers.
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    Handling a problematic staff member

    This sounds like a horrendous situation, it sounds like you already know how to proceed. I wish you the very best.