Government Issues Guidance on Zero Hours Contracts

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has issued guidance explaining what zero hours contracts are and how they should be used.

This provides information on:

  • how they affect employment rights;
  • appropriate use;
  • inappropriate use;
  • alternatives;
  • best practice; and
  • exclusivity clauses.
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