Category Archives: Rambling

Spotify

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Usefully Employed

Off topic, but I’m astounded by Spotify – all the music from most major labels streamed immediately, at no cost, and legally, to your desktop. Try it out while it still exists! https://www.spotify.com/en/

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Will ignorance of the law become an excuse?

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Usefully Employed

The recent case in which Counsel for Revenue & Customs had to apologise to the Court of Appeal for relying on regulations that were five years out of date has drawn much comment. For a report, see Frisby Law, a … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Usefully Employed

I’m not American, and I’m not black, so I don’t really understand why I, like many others, felt genuinely emotional at President Obama’s inauguration. I think we all claim a piece of him – whether you’ve simply despaired at the … Continue reading →

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Working time opt-out at death’s door once more

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Usefully Employed

Personnel Today reports on the alarm expressed by businesses on the European Parliament’s vote to end the maximum working week opt-out. The statistics quoted are telling enough as to how its end would effect the UK workforce – around 1 … Continue reading →

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But I don’t want to sack him…

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Usefully Employed

In other news this November, everyone seemed to be calling for the sacking of someone. From the social workers charged with the care of Baby P, to foolish radio presenters, dismissal has hit the headlines. Ross & Brand What faced … Continue reading →

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Proposition 8 – banning gay marriage in California

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Usefully Employed

Again, this isn’t employment related, but over time this blog might start to embrace (as it were) discrimination in all its forms. On 4th November in the US voters will go to decide whether McCain or Obama will be their … Continue reading →

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National Equality Panel

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Usefully Employed

I once saw written somewhere that Harriet Harman would fail the “wouldn’t mind having a pint with her in the pub” test*, and one only has to listen to her speak to see why. Hot on the heels of positive … Continue reading →

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DIY Divorce

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Usefully Employed

Fellow blogger John Bolch of Family Lore has written an e-book all about divorce. There are far too many divorce solicitors out there who’ll charge a couple of grand for a simple uncontested divorce and agreed financial settlement, so the … Continue reading →

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Brief break in transmission

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Usefully Employed

I shall be camping and surfing in North Devon until early next week, so no posts are likely. Hope you all enjoy your bank holidays.

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stealthemployed – lazy profiteering

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Usefully Employed

**EDIT: AS AT 6TH AUGUST MY CONTENT WAS TAKEN DOWN FROM THE SITE** If you’re reading this post at stealthemployed.com, which is a blog that simply reposts all of my stuff under a few big lucrative banner ads, then please … Continue reading →

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