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Do you support the use of zero hour contracts?

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.

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 @8T3M48Qfrom Virginia answered…3yrs3Y

Yes Absolutely, but ban exclusivity clauses and guarantee a minimum number of hours

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Yes, but only for those seeking part time instead of permanent employment

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Yes, but ban exclusivity clauses and guarantee a minimum number of hours

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No

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Yes

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In what ways do you think zero-hour contracts can affect the mental health of workers?

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What's your take on the role of government in regulating contracts that offer no guaranteed work?

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How do fluctuations in income affect one's ability to plan for the future?

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What protections do you think should be in place for workers on zero-hour contracts?

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Can you think of a situation where having no guaranteed weekly hours might severely impact a person's life?

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If you were an employer, how would you decide between offering fixed contracts and zero-hour contracts?

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How important is job security to you compared to flexibility in choosing when to work?

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What are your thoughts on balancing the stability of a fixed schedule with the freedom of a variable one?

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Have you ever been in a situation where more flexible work hours would have greatly benefited you?

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How would you feel if your weekly work hours and income fluctuated drastically?