Thanks you have all been a big help. I will definately call that number to double check my situation before I broach the subject

Definately - it's typical of the industry (PR), so career change time for me Thanks for your help, just got to take a deep breath and go and knock on the bosses door now!

No I have resigned - off to bigger and better things but doesn't mean I can afford to lose half a month's salary!

That's great, thanks - been here over six months and no contract given so hopefully I can get them to pay up!

Hi I know this is a bit off topic but I have noticed something similar posted here before so thought you might be able to help. I am currently working my notice and as such will not be completing a training course which I had embarked on. The company has witheld half of my final wage (amounting to £750) saying this is to fund a percentage of the course in line with a training policy. I have never had a contract of employment and nor have I signed anything agreeing to this policy. If anyone has any knowledge in this area I would really appreciate your advice before I speak to my boss Thanks