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Hi all - I've had an interview and have a few questions

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Mr Whizz
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Hi all - I've had an interview and have a few questions

Post by Mr Whizz »

Hi
I went for my interview on Monday and think I did well (thanks to some good advice on here). My contract would be 3 month (ongoing) 25 hours per week.

1. Would I be entitled to any paid holidays and if so, how many?

2. Is there a pension scheme for a 25 hour week contract and if is, is it compulsery?

3. Does anyone know what the pay increase is after 6/12 months?

4. Is there an overtime rate and if so, would it be after 25 or 39 hours?

I didn't really want to bring those questions up at the interview! Thanks.
thefemalepostie
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Re: Hi all - I've had an interview and have a few questions

Post by thefemalepostie »

Mr Whizz wrote:Hi
I went for my interview on Monday and think I did well (thanks to some good advice on here). My contract would be 3 month (ongoing) 25 hours per week.

1. Would I be entitled to any paid holidays and if so, how many?

2. Is there a pension scheme for a 25 hour week contract and if is, is it compulsery?

3. Does anyone know what the pay increase is after 6/12 months?

4. Is there an overtime rate and if so, would it be after 25 or 39 hours?

I didn't really want to bring those questions up at the interview! Thanks.
1. Holiday entitlement is 4.5 weeks for new starters. You can buy more holiday up to 6 weeks a year at 3% of your weekly wage.

2. Yes there is. They automatically start taking payments after 12 months.

3. Not sure but think its about 50p an hour more or thereabouts.

4. Overtime is paid after 39/40 hours. Until then it's just your normal hourly rate.
Mr Whizz
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Joined: 11 Dec 2012, 16:52
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Re: Hi all - I've had an interview and have a few questions

Post by Mr Whizz »

Thanks for your help thefemalepostie.
crazyshrew
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Re: Hi all - I've had an interview and have a few questions

Post by crazyshrew »

thefemalepostie wrote:
2. Yes there is. They automatically start taking payments after 12 months.
just to clarify, you do get auto enrolled on to the pension at twelve months, but it is not compulsory -you get all the bumpf through the post and have the option to select your contribution or to opt out if that's what you prefer