Do you support the use of zero hour contracts?

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.

People should consider things such as mental health, disabilities and neurodiversities+ the type of work that people do when making people sign a contract.

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

Individuals should be given guaranteed hours unless they have specified that they want to be on a zero hours contract

Not mandatory, only zero hours contract for those who want it. Employee should not have to be on call

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

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

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.

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.

Yes but only for people aged 16-18 that have school or college so they they can focus ask for time of

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.

Yes but make rules stricter to make companies follow contract and cannot fire a worker for following their contract

Yes, but only where the worker requests it. Zero hour contracts are beneficial to students and people living in different areas.

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.

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

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.

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.

I support it for students who work during the holidays but not for someone working to provide, for example, a family.

Again more complicated than yes or no. These are really helpful for students, but not if one depends on the income

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.

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

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.

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

I don’t think they should be abolished per say but I think the protection should be the same as any other contract.

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

Yes as an option for people who may want this type of contract rather than a way of companies not employing people on contracts

Should never be the ONLY option as it keeps employees on the hook but with no commitment from the company.

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

In some circumstances they suit the situation of employees and the organisation. I would not ban them but employees must have rights

No, and please use the correct term of flexible hours contracts. They are suitable in many situations.

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

ZHC can provide flexible work for those who need that flexibility. The problem is in the abuse of the contracts.

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.

No, but if it works for the person in question due to reasons they state then it should be looked into

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

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.

Yes, For those who find them helpful

I do not have enough knowledge on this.

Employers on zero hour contracts should receive 50% of minimum wage

no opinions on this

Yes, but it should be by mutual agreement

Ban exclusively clauses as a zero hours contracts should not inhibit the worker

Yes, subject to limited application to low-level and more seasonal roles

Works for some people but shouldn’t be imposed

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

Depends on the size of the company

Should be banned straight away