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Old 09-11-2010, 08:44   #156
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Re: Unemployed could be forced to do compulsory manual labour

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Originally Posted by Chrysalis View Post
Not one person defending this has commented on the min wage issue. Turning a blind eye pretending its not an issue?
Marty has said that they get paid for the 120 hours (£700) when laws apply, from the £260 plus HB/CT/Prescriptions/etc they get on top. if applicable.

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Originally Posted by RizzyKing View Post
As i stated before sometimes the biggest obstacle to getting back into work can be the period you are seen by an employer to have been sitting doing nothing this scheme if done correctly will help remedy that or at the very least remove that excuse from potential employers.
But won't the employers know that this period of work activity was compulsory? they won't necessarily see it as you volunteered to get out there and do something with your time.

they could ask if you enjoyed it I suppose.
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