My son is working in the bar of a hotel chain. He is working 12 and 14 hour days with virtually no breaks because they never have enough staff. He gets money deducted for half hour breaks even though he is not able to take them.
Can they legally force him to work these hours, can he be forced...

not really sure what im on.

brief outline of my situation.

i was medically discharged from the army, i damaged my knee and while army docs started surgery on my knee a anesthetist decided to give me a epidural injection which damaged my disc resulting by the army getting...

Dear members,

Ok I received a letter from Power2Contact on Friday 05.10.2012 at 1000hrs regard a Barclaycard debt, this debt happened when I became servilely injured at work which left me disabled and intern with chronic pain back in 2003. Because I did not know how or what aid I was entitled...

CSA anger at debt and mental health guide

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 23rd July 2012 17:31.

Guidance issued by website moneysavingexpert.com has been heavily criticised by the credit industry. The authors of Guide to Mental Health & Debt...
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I was just wondering if anyone was able to share their post-op symptoms and feelings. I had an op. around 10 years ago and have to take meds. every day for the rest of my life.

I am ok most of the time but other times, feel like complete shyte...

Could just be Life,...

HELP PLEASE ANYONE - Now urgent as dicharge looming

Not sure if this is the best place to post - I am looking to help my sister and her husband , who is serving in the forces and is going to get discharged on medical grounds shortly, losing his home ( married quarters),his chance of promotion...

This is just a rant because everything is imploding!
Brief resume of my year......
Son after a couple of gap years goes to uni to study a foundation science conversion degree. Meets the love of his life who convinces him (probably didn't take much convincing) that his jealousy, immaturity,...

Thought id write a short story about how money is actually created, and how its given value. Some of you may already know, others may not.

Some brief history about how british money came about. (applies to other countries but maybe not all)

At first, people used to trade...

Half a million people are set to lose their disability benefits under government plans.

Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith said he was determined to introduce radical reforms to disability allowances which could slash the annual cost by £2.24bn.

Around 500,000...

Hi

I'm not sure where to start as I'm obviously new here. Also forgive me if this is in the wrong part of the forum.

Basically I've been a complete idiot with my credit card and I need some help/advice as what to do next.

I have a Lloyds TSB credit card which...

Hi
I have hesitated to post this here for the reasons that I think you will see

On may 11th I have my ESA appeal. I am still on the assesment rate due to failing my interview. My sick notes all sign me off for stress/anxiety/depression and my Doctor , although intimidated by the state...

Just received this from an old Army Mate who was a section Medic.
It's worth a read as the information contained may just save a life. When you have read it if you can think of someone to send it to, please pass it on. The more folk who know about this the more lives will be saved.
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My brother is a recovering alcoholic (4 years without drinking i think?) but pretty much replaced drink with food. He is currently receiving therapy for this, which is a step forward for him. However, I spoke to him earlier and he confessed he has been gambling over the last 3 months.

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I’m getting off this seasaw.


Hi a little about the situation.


I was on the internet looking for answers’ to OH problem dets and found this wonderful site and spent many days reading the forum what an eye opener it was. Wish I had found it months...

Hi all
Right, I lost my job in april last year but was signed off sick at the time so claimed ESA. Had the assesment but failed it. I am signed off for anxiety/depression/stress and have had a 14 week course of CBT.
I appealed and now am waiting for the hearing. I have asked for it to be...