A zero hour contract is an employment agreement. It does not oblige the employer to provide work for the employee but the employee is expected to be on call and receives compensation only for hours worked. Zero hour contracts may be ideal for retirees and students who want occasional earnings and are flexible about when they work but general workers run the risk of unpredictable hours and earnings. The National Minimum Wage Regulations require that employers pay the national minimum wage for the time workers are required to be at the workplace even if there is no "work" to do.
40% Yes |
60% No |
20% Yes |
60% No |
11% Yes, but only for those seeking part time instead of permanent employment |
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8% Yes, but ban exclusivity clauses and guarantee a minimum number of hours |
See how support for each position on “Zero Hour Contracts” has changed over time for 1.9m UK voters.
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See how importance of “Zero Hour Contracts” has changed over time for 1.9m UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9LKZ2H82wks2W
Yes, but only in industries such as the arts and entertainment where self-employed creators require flexible part time work.
@8J8V8B74yrs4Y
Don’t know what this means
@9LSTR734 days4D
if the employee doesn’t mind maybe it’s good for both employer and employee could be discussed maybe work better for both parties
@9LQX5PB 6 days6D
Yes, but only where specified hours cannot possibly be guaranteed in that industry - (eg. care work)
@8YJTWFZ2yrs2Y
Dose not really matter to me
@8XWNDHP2yrs2Y
Yes unless it’s full time employment
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