| Employment Law advice sought 13:52 - Mar 8 with 819 views | Pendejo |
The boyfriend of Youngest Offspring got himself a job as an "Apprentice Recruitment Consultant" with a city based outfit. £ 400 per month rising to £700 after 6 months but uncapped commission potential.
Some details I am sketchy on but...
Effectively they have suspended him because he is not in receipt of Universal Credit, and have not paid him for February.
I asked him for a copy of his contract and received his appointment letter and a blank application form... So no contract.?
To top this off, when he got home his deeply religious parents had a row with him and kicked him and his dog (XL American bully) out.
What sort of job requires employees to be in receipt of Universal Credit, surely no employer can refuse to pay someone?
I've sacked a few people over the years but have always paid some form of notice.
Pishtake by reply sensible constructive by PM please |  |
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| Employment Law advice sought on 13:56 - Mar 8 with 782 views | Lord_Lucan |
Sounds like a kickstarter scheme.
We are actively looking for people to initially join us on the Kickstart scheme but they have to be aged 16 - 24 and be on Universal Credit.
Edit; The kickstart scheme is where the government pays minimum wage for up to 25 hours a week - for up to 6 months. The employer can if they choose raise the minimum wage and or increase the hours. Ultimately the hope is that the employee will be good enough to employ permanently after 6 months but I fear many companies are promising the earth and using it as cheap labour. [Post edited 8 Mar 2022 14:02]
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| Employment Law advice sought on 13:58 - Mar 8 with 762 views | WD19 |
At least we now know who was doing Ashtons recruitment legwork over the summer. |  | | |
| Employment Law advice sought on 14:02 - Mar 8 with 735 views | HARRY10 |
"What sort of job requires employees to be in receipt of Universal Credit"
A fair few million, as that is the idea of UC - around 40% receiving UC are in work
It allows wages to be paid at the lowest level, single person under 21 - and then topped up as needed ie how many kids, housing costs etc |  | | |
| Employment Law advice sought on 14:03 - Mar 8 with 715 views | Lord_Lucan |
| Employment Law advice sought on 14:02 - Mar 8 by HARRY10 |
"What sort of job requires employees to be in receipt of Universal Credit"
A fair few million, as that is the idea of UC - around 40% receiving UC are in work
It allows wages to be paid at the lowest level, single person under 21 - and then topped up as needed ie how many kids, housing costs etc |
Well done Harry10
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| Employment Law advice sought on 14:03 - Mar 8 with 717 views | Darth_Koont |
Sounds more than a bit like a boiler room sales operation.
If it is ... I did some of that straight after graduation – taught me a lot over the 6 months. But pretty dog eat dog environment and certainly didn’t operate to any high moral or stringent employment law standards. They took care of you when you were useful, and didn’t when you weren’t.
I’m sure following it up would eventually be successful but not sure about how long that takes or how much it’s worth/ could cost.
But go for it if you can. Good luck! |  |
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| Employment Law advice sought on 14:18 - Mar 8 with 635 views | HARRY10 |
| Employment Law advice sought on 14:03 - Mar 8 by Lord_Lucan |
Well done Harry10
You are now on a hat trick. |
eh ?
do explain dear boy, I'm sure you know something. though your posts might suggest otherwise | | | |
| Employment Law advice sought on 18:13 - Mar 8 with 451 views | Pendejo |
Thanks all, especially Lord Lucan, the Kickstarter Scheme certainly fits the bill as presented to me.
Think I will talk to my company about this as we take on top many in that age group who are a complete waste of time, and this would limit our exposure.
I would like to touch on Harry10's point - difference between need and require. Also IF as I understand UC replaced tax credits (amongst other things) something I benefited from 18 years ago when I started my last job, which ended up with my having to repay £4+k as I earned way more than my paltry base salary (ot and bonus).
For me it is a disgrace if someone in employment needs to claim benefits to survive. Pay too low, cost of living too high, especially housing. A grim few years ahead. | |
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