Jobless and skint, but so happy

yola · 21-05-2007, 09:25 PM

Eileen - overtime is only paid where an employment contract stipulates. In lower/middle management roles upwards you are expected to work the hours needed to get the job done and overtime is not paid unless by exception.

I think your partner did the right thing Wendy. Do think about the stress involved in tribunals before embarking on that road though . . . I looked into it when I was 'asked to leave' from my job at a high-profile premium brand, but you need to have so much evidence to prove your case that it's almost not worth the bother.

cc22peatree · 22-05-2007, 11:59 AM

Pauls got an interview today

Even if he doesnt get the job its a good start and its made him feel 100 times better about quiting as hes been feeling pretty bad about it

Hes been so worried about us not having any money, so getting an interview makes him realsie he can do better than working for that a*** hole

Mags · 22-05-2007, 12:04 PM

Good luck to Paul with his interview, Clair... keep us informed how he gets on..

Something will turn up for him and it will be far, far better than that other job..

Jac · 22-05-2007, 06:35 PM

I'm so pleased that he got an interview so quickly. Even if he doesn't get the job he know's that there are other's out there.
Good luck to you both. xx

cc22peatree · 22-05-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jac

I'm so pleased that he got an interview so quickly. Even if he doesn't get the job he know's that there are other's out there.
Good luck to you both. xx

That what I said

Interview went well, we're just waiting for a response now

If he doesnt get it then he cant say he hasn't tried

dandysmom · 22-05-2007, 08:06 PM

Fingers crossed for a good response!!

dandysmom · 22-05-2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by yola

Eileen - overtime is only paid where an employment contract stipulates. In lower/middle management roles upwards you are expected to work the hours needed to get the job done and overtime is not paid unless by exception.

I think your partner did the right thing Wendy. Do think about the stress involved in tribunals before embarking on that road though . . . I looked into it when I was 'asked to leave' from my job at a high-profile premium brand, but you need to have so much evidence to prove your case that it's almost not worth the bother.

Interesting, but surprising about the overtime. Here, unless you're really management (i.e. have the ability to hire and fire, supervise, etc.), overtime is mandated at time and one half for all hours worked over 40 per week. Of course, union contracts can have different pay schedules; this only applies to the majority of workers. Funny how labor laws differ, isn't it? I always learn something here!

cc22peatree · 23-05-2007, 11:16 AM

Another interview today, things are looking up

Jac · 23-05-2007, 11:21 AM

Fantastic!!!!! Everything crossed here.

He's not one for letting the grass grow is he? Bet your really proud of him.
Hehe hope the last boss is really in the poo now!

Animagus · 23-05-2007, 11:34 AM

Good luck for Paul on the interviews Clair... hope he gets summat soon and that his old boss is in deep doo doo right about now lol and even deeper when you get all that overtime money backdated ....

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