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[avonleigh]

Is this allowed? That’s below minimum wage!

SC Cleared Senior Test Equipment Engineer (electronics and complex system)

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[avonleigh]

Years ago I was told by an agent there was a blacklist which was shared with all agencies. It's a load of nonsense and purely one of the devious tactics they use to get you to tow their line. I also don't believe clients have blacklists either. Have known people go back to clients when they have left...

[avonleigh]

Not seeing any change in rates tbh. Seem normal to me. But yes there are very few contracts around and add to that an incredible amount of people on the bench, so competition is mental. Don't go on LinkedIn much nowadays but did the other day and I couldn't believe how many people are 'open to work...

[avonleigh]

I don't do any of those area's. But best websites are jobserve, jobsite and linkedin IMO. There are others like cvlibrary, cwjobs etc...

[avonleigh]

Ah ok. Yes it you have done the work and you can prove it then you have a case. But they don't have to pay your notice period regardless of whether it's in the contract or not. If it were me I would send them a letter before action (you can find templates online, stating if the money is not paid within...

[avonleigh]

Don't waste your time and money. Legally you don't have a case. They can terminate you whenever they like. I have had it done several times. They are obliged to pay for days you have worked and that's it.

[avonleigh]

Agree with Northernladuk. You can't apply for JSA if you have a business. If you want to claim JSA then close down your business. You can't have it both ways. If you are struggling then look at taking a mortgage payment holiday for one thing, if you have a mortgage of course. I did this for 6 months...

[avonleigh]

Working from home / going to the office is purely a personal thing. I have been WFH fully since Covid and I love it. I have 2 kids, 2 dogs and I love going to the gym at 06:00 every morning and walking the dogs before I do my work. This would not be possible if I was going in to the office. I also am...