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.
@9LKZ2H86mos6MO
Yes, but only in industries such as the arts and entertainment where self-employed creators require flexible part time work.
@9PJ624Y4mos4MO
0 hour contracts are good but employers should respect when they give them a particular set of hours for months/ years they shouldn’t suddenly drop the hours to nothing.
@9P6V5MR4mos4MO
People should consider things such as mental health, disabilities and neurodiversities+ the type of work that people do when making people sign a contract.
@9P4YPH74mos4MO
There should be a limit on the number of people on 0 hours so a company cannot have all staff on the contract, just a few in a ‘bank’ contract to fill vacancies in essential services
@9Q3YZ694mos4MO
Individuals should be given guaranteed hours unless they have specified that they want to be on a zero hours contract
@9Q46V974mos4MO
Not mandatory, only zero hours contract for those who want it. Employee should not have to be on call
@9Q58J4Z3mos3MO
I’m most cases no as they don’t often have enough regulation but they can be helpful for some people - often younger people and students who just need some cash
@9MRBJJF5mos5MO
this is a personal preference it should not be stopped but it should be optional all jobs should offer a minimum hours contract at least and then have the option for a zero hour contract for people who needs flexibility but are choosing at their own will there may not be hours for them
Don’t know what this means
@9V75Z8N2wks2W
Yes, but only for people who benefit from them the most (e.g. university students). In other circumstances, zero-hour contracts should be infrequently available.
@9T6KPQT1mo1MO
Legislating zero-hour contracts is challenging. In some cases, such contracts can benefit both employers and employees, making it harder to distinguish when they are being misused. A possible solution could involve arbitration or introducing laws that limit how zero-hour contracts are structured, similar to how the Working Time Directive protects employees. For instance, making it illegal to offer such contracts in ways that exploit workers would provide clearer guidelines. Moreover, companies could be taken to court for unfair treatment, ensuring better protection for employees while maintaining flexibility where it's mutually beneficial.
@9SWF5CR1mo1MO
Yes but only for people aged 16-18 that have school or college so they they can focus ask for time of
@9RT5H6HConservative2mos2MO
Workers should be allowed zero hours contracts if that is what suits them, but companies should be banned from penalizing those who choose not to work when called, like bank staff.
@9RLG4RK3mos3MO
Yes but make rules stricter to make companies follow contract and cannot fire a worker for following their contract
@9QLV6V93mos3MO
Yes, but only where the worker requests it. Zero hour contracts are beneficial to students and people living in different areas.
@9QJWJ693mos3MO
Yes, but only if the employee themselves requests for their fixed-hour contract to be changed to zero-hours. The employer reserves the right to refuse the request and keep the fixed-hour contract. If the employee no longer wants fixed-hours contract they are allowed to give notice in accordance with their existing fixed-hour contract.
@9QJNW893mos3MO
I believe there must be some regulations as this will improve workplacement mental health issues etc without stress they would have to agree with the employee to allow them to be on call for specific reasons emergencies only use
@9QJLT3L3mos3MO
More protection on workers rights and job security, force companies to remember it’s 0 hour both ways, you don’t owe them hours and the employees don’t owe you.
@9Q9B5JD3mos3MO
Yes, but employees should not be obliged to work hours offered at short notice. The contract should be beneficial to both parties, not just the employer.
@9Q98RBX3mos3MO
I support it for students who work during the holidays but not for someone working to provide, for example, a family.
@9Q95R3Z3mos3MO
Again more complicated than yes or no. These are really helpful for students, but not if one depends on the income
@9Q95KV33mos3MO
Smaller companies yes because you have to pay for 2 sets of wages if someone is off ,but the larger companies should be able to take the hit.
@9Q8SS3GWomen's Equality3mos3MO
Yes but that means if someone wants holiday or a sick day off - they should not be questioned as they have 0 hours on their contract. They can choose if they accept a shift or not. And if they accept it then they are then obliged to work the accepted shift
@9Q8K6P63mos3MO
There are a few industries where it's impossible to guarantee hours. Zero hours contracts should only be allowed if this is proven to be the case for the specific role.
@9Q7M2K7Liberal Democrat3mos3MO
Yes - these are used in hospitality through the choice of our team who don’t want to have contracted hours. I think when used properly they serve a purpose, it’s bad employers that give them a bad reputation
@9Q7LQNW3mos3MO
I don’t think they should be abolished per say but I think the protection should be the same as any other contract.
@9Q6VJRR3mos3MO
Yes but allow within education sector as funding so poor and numbers and funding fluctuate you cannot guarantee jobs it allows for flexibility for employeee and employer to cover sudden educational needs
@9PSSZTK4mos4MO
Yes as an option for people who may want this type of contract rather than a way of companies not employing people on contracts
@9P35FM24mos4MO
Should never be the ONLY option as it keeps employees on the hook but with no commitment from the company.
@9P32XN44mos4MO
Yes, but only for genuine ‘bank’ or casual workers. Limits should be set whereby a contract with average hours should be awarded after a set period
@9NPLPH54mos4MO
In some circumstances they suit the situation of employees and the organisation. I would not ban them but employees must have rights
@9NNVCQX4mos4MO
No, and please use the correct term of flexible hours contracts. They are suitable in many situations.
@9NNTJ824mos4MO
Zero hours contracts can be mutually beneficial until they only benefit the employer. Policies should be put in place to protect the worker from receiving no income
@9NNC9944mos4MO
ZHC can provide flexible work for those who need that flexibility. The problem is in the abuse of the contracts.
@9NMZVGGConservative4mos4MO
Yes - they are vital to keep students, single parents and others with requirements for lower working hours to have jobs
Zero hour contracts should only be allowed for small businesses in within a certain band of gross income.
@9NKH8ML4mos4MO
No, but if it works for the person in question due to reasons they state then it should be looked into
@9NJTKBTLiberal Democrat4mos4MO
Yes, but this needs to be regulated. If the person needs hours it needs to be changed but if they’re happy with part time or here and there hours then 0 hour is fine
@9NJPM6Q4mos4MO
Yes but only on a casual basis where it suits both employer & employee. Not for people who are expected to work all hours & be dropped when it suits the employer.
@9DW5NVR1yr1Y
Yes, For those who find them helpful
@9DT5Y7V1yr1Y
I do not have enough knowledge on this.
@9DTQ7PY1yr1Y
Employers on zero hour contracts should receive 50% of minimum wage
@9DR5PPV1yr1Y
Yes, but it should be by mutual agreement
Ban exclusively clauses as a zero hours contracts should not inhibit the worker
@9DGVNDX1yr1Y
Yes, subject to limited application to low-level and more seasonal roles
@9DFW7CZ1yr1Y
Works for some people but shouldn’t be imposed
@9DFGY921yr1Y
Yes, but only if it is guaranteed that those of which have these contracts, especially young people, will not be given excessive hours and exploited for work
@9DF3LZT1yr1Y
Depends on the size of the company
@9D5R82D1yr1Y
Should be banned straight away
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