Zero Hours Employment Contracts - What Are They?

Zero Hours Employment Contracts are a form of contract that enable employers to have workers on call to work when required but do not guarantee a set number or even a minimum number of hours. Employees are only paid for the time they work and therefore these types of contract are often seen as a cost effective solution for companies that need staff to be readily available but where hours of work vary widely from week to week. They are also often used by agencies that supply temporary workers. ..»