An employment contract with no guaranteed minimum hours of work.
A zero-hours contract is an employment arrangement in which the employer does not guarantee a minimum number of working hours and the employee is only called in to work when needed. Workers on zero-hours contracts still have statutory employment rights, including minimum wage, holiday pay, and rest breaks. Zero-hours contracts are controversial — they offer flexibility for employers and some workers, but can create income insecurity. The UK government has introduced legislation giving zero-hours workers the right to request a contract reflecting their regular hours after 26 weeks.
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