Common Contracts
1 similar Zero Hours Contract contracts
Zero hours contract and furloughZero Hours Contract • July 6th, 2021
A zero-hour contract is a type of contract between an employer and an employee where the worker is not guaranteed a minimum number of working hours. These contracts have become increasingly popular in recent times. This is mainly due to the increasing popularity of the modern gig economy, where employers in certain fields prefer to rely on temporary, flexible staff. Although they come with a number of benefits for both employers and employees, confusion around these contracts has been known to cause controversy over the years. Companies argue that they allow for necessary flexibility, whilst workers say they face short-notice changes to working hours and cannot make financial plans. Another concern surrounding zero-hours contracts is that many people don’t even realise that they are on them. If you are considering hiring someone on a zero-hour contract then you need to make sure you are clear on the rights and responsibilities of both you and your workers. You also need to understand h
