I am going back to work next month after maternity leave to a different role due to a re-organisation. My main concern is that I've had reduced hours agreed by my new manager but I have a feeling that the role will warrant more than the 30 hours agreed. The level which I'm at states that I should be able to work additional hours as part of my role. The whole point of me reducing my hours is to have a better work life balance. Where do I stand i.e. what number of hours would be acceptable on a 30 hour week?…
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I was made redundant and have applied for over 300 positions. It could be a problem with my CV or my reference due to a difficult former manager. I have even applied for cleaning positions. I would like to do something more creative and home-based.…
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Does Working Families Tax Credit cover after school clubs and holiday playschemes? We only have a private after school club in my area which is expensive. I only need the after school club for one day a week. Can you advise?…
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I am due to go on maternity leave in a few months and my employer has approached me to find out what my intentions are when I return. I have expressed a wish to request flexible working hours, but have been told this is too soon as the company is unsure what the situation will be in a year. I am worried they will reject it.…
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I hurt my back at work over 6 years ago and this combined with other medical problems meant I could not work for long periods over the last six years. I would like to try and go back to work part time, but am worried about my prospects as I have no current work experience and still suffer with lower back pain. I have had management experience within the catering industry.…
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