Thursday 11 August 2016 As part of the Citizens Advice Exeter and The Express and Echo weekly advice column we focus on the decision to leave the European Union. Following the decision to leave the European Union, I am confused what this means and when I am likely to see any changes The UK public has voted to leave the …
Advice column – workplace disputes
Thursday 14 July 2016 I am having problems at work. My employer has called me a meeting to discuss this. I am worried. What should I do? If you’re unhappy about something that your employer has said or done, you should always try and talk about it with them. It’s a good idea to try to sort out problems early …
Advice column – ill health
Thursday 16 June 2016 As part of the Citizens Advice Exeter and The Express and Echo advice column this week we focus on financial help if you, or someone you care fall, is unable to work. My father recently had a stroke and I have cut down my working hours to care for him. He receives sick pay, but we …
Advice column – the new National Living Wage
Thursday 12 May 2016 I have read about the new National Living Wage. How does this differ from the National Minimum Wage? How do I check what I am entitled to? Most people who work are entitled to get paid at least the National Minimum Wage (NMW). This includes casual workers, people on zero hours contracts and agency workers. There …
Citizens Advice Exeter encourages over 50s to get to grips with their pension
Media release Thursday 14 April 2016 The average age of people in Exeter getting help with their pension needs is 61 despite free guidance being available for anyone over 50, Citizens Advice Exeter has revealed. This means people could be planning their retirement finances 11 years earlier, to make sure they have the right money to fit into their future …
Advice column – council tax
Thursday 7 April As part of the Citizens Advice Exeter and The Express and Echo weekly advice column we focus on support for council tax. I have received by latest Council Tax bill. I think I am going to really struggle to pay it in full this year as my hours of work have been reduced. What help is available? …
Advice column – renters’ rights
Media release Thursday 31 March 2016 As part of the Citizens Advice Exeter and The Express and Echo weekly advice column we focus on repairs in rented property. I am living in my first rented property and I am unsure what I need to do about repairs to the property. If you rent your home from a private or social housing …
Advice column – workplace disputes
Media release Thursday 17 March 2016 As part of the Citizens Advice Exeter and The Express and Echo weekly advice column we focus on workplace disputes. I am having problems at work. My employer has called me a meeting to discuss this. I am worried. What should I do? If you’re unhappy about something that your employer has said or …