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Zero-hour contracts mean you’re not guaranteed any work and if you don’t work, you don’t get paid. A zero-hour work contract usually means that:
Zero-hour contracts are often used for seasonal jobs and ones where demand for staff can go up and down. These include:
You’re not guaranteed any work or pay but you do have some rights. These include annual leave and the National Minimum Wage.
You also have the right not to be discriminated against, including if you’re pregnant, your boss can’t use that as a reason not to give you work.
Before signing a zero-hour contract, it’s a good idea to make sure you understand what’s in it. Bogged down by legal-speak? Organisations like Citizens Advice and ACAS can help you make sense of it.
Your employer can’t do anything to stop you from working for another company. If there is a clause in your employment contract that says you have to exclusively work for that company the law says that you can ignore it. This is because they potentially limit your ability to earn a good wage.
Flexibility. You’re not tied to set hours, which works well for some people.
You might get some benefits. Some depend on the number of hours you work, so it’s best to keep a record of the hours you do.
Not at the moment, no. Currently, jobseekers don’t have to apply for zero-hour contracts and you shouldn’t be sanctioned if you turn one down.
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Money for Life work in partnership with the Money Advice Service, an independent organisation set up by government. Money AdviceService provides free, unbiased money guidance across the UK to help people make the most of their money. If you have a question or need help, you can chat to them here.