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Thanks for the responses! The 50% is from the payment from the company's Insurance Scheme and is administered via the company payroll. So again the question would be what constitutes 'earnings' in my scenario above? It may be defined in a company policy somewhere but maybe I'll try the Dept of...

Hi, Have a query about redundancy calculations, I can't find a clear answer and I don't want to ask my employer at the moment! I used to work a full week but, due a to medical condition, I agreed with my employer over a year ago that I would work 4 days with my employer's long term illness...

Thanks for all the replies. I should clarify that installing central heating is not currently an option, due to financial constraints but it is something we hope to consider in the future. So I guess I'm looking for the best heating option for the next 3-4 months anyway. If buying electric...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how best to provide heating in rooms of an old house which does not currently have any heating. My mother's house has recently had the windows/doors replaced and has been cleaned up/redecorated (had become quite rundown) but we're not sure...

Just to be clear, I'm not advocating stealing petrol or getting it on credit! I'm just wondering what the situation is where there is no intent to defraud, simply a mistake. If I give my name, even show my driver's license or some ID, and say I'll be back in 20 mins with the money - can the...

Hey all, Hope this is the right forum (mods, please move if not). I saw a sign in my local petrol station the other day along the lines of: "It is company policy to keep a working mobile phone in the case where a customer cannot pay." There was something else about it being an...

Hi, Got a query, would appreciate any advice/comments. I've been self-employed for 4 years as a painter/decorator, before that I was 16 years in the IT world in various roles. I've decided to go back to that life so am updating my CV - my question is whether I should include my work as a...

Hi, I'm self-employed but have had little or no work for a year so have been considering giving up my self-employed status and reverting to a PAYE worker (i.e. ending my C2 Registration), then signing on for SW. Is it worthwhile doing this? I should mention that I was previously turned...

I've applied for a Jobseeker's Allowance (am self-employed but very little work) and have been told unofficially that I won't receive anything as my wife's income means that jointly we are over the maximum income allowed for JA. Before I'm officially told this, my question is what is that...

Hi, A small business that I dealt with has gone into liquidation and the liquidator has been onto me regarding an outstanding bill which I owe to that company. I want to pay my debt but cannot currently pay the full amount so I'm wondering what powers a liquidator has regarding recovering...

Hi, I signed up to do opinion surveys at ie.toluna.com, under the impression that the points I earned for doing so could be redeemed for vouchers for Halfords, Debenhams etc etc. However, someone told me that Republic of Ireland members cannot redeem points - anyone know if this is correct...

Hi, Silly kind of question but it's been bugging me. I'm currently on crutches because of a broken ankle and decided to weigh myself because I thought I had put on weight due to lack of exercise. So I stood on one leg on the scales but my wife said that because I wasn't standing on both...

It was an already painted wall, not newly plastered. I'll try another coat and see if that helps - thanks for the replies.

Hi, I've recently painted our sitting room walls and have noticed a problem. At certain angles I can see patches on the paintwork - it's hard to explain but it's not a different colour or not enough coverage, instead it looks like the texture varies. Some parts look drier or more matt than...

Hi all, Quick question that may be obvious but I'm not exactly technologically brilliant! I checked a hotmail account of mine and found dozens of "recipient not found" type emails. Upon investigation, it seems that 3 spam emails were sent from my hotmail account on Wednesday 25th June to...

No, laser card. Another lesson learned.

Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone else has had a problem with ordering FLEXA children's furniture via a shop in Midleton? We ordered a bed several weeks ago and paid a €250 deposit, were told it would be 10 weeks or so for delivery. However a couple of weeks ago we got a letter from FLEXA UK...

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Hi, Just wondering if anyone could give any comments on any or all of these sites from the tradesman's viewpoint?? I'm thinking of signing up but would like to hear first-hand if any of them offer value for money e.g. did you actually get work from them?? Or never hear from them again after...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has - or is it possible to get - insurance against injuring yourself and being unable to work?? As a self-employed painter, if I fall and break my wrist I might not work for several weeks so can I insure myself against that sort of thing?? I intend talking to a...