Ministers urged to press ahead with ban on zero-hours contracts
Summary
Campaigners are urging the government to move forward with banning zero-hours contracts, which do not guarantee workers a set number of hours. While business leaders warn this could reduce hiring and flexibility, groups like the TUC and Child Poverty Action Group argue that more secure contracts would help workers, especially parents, plan their lives and combat poverty.Key Facts
- Zero-hours contracts do not guarantee a minimum number of work hours for employees.
- Over one million people in the UK work on zero-hours contracts, often in hospitality, warehouses, and the NHS.
- The Employment Rights Act was approved but some details, including on zero-hours contracts, are yet to be implemented.
- Ministers delayed a consultation on zero-hours contracts; it is now expected before the end of summer with new rules planned for next year.
- Business groups warn that banning zero-hours contracts would reduce flexibility and lead to fewer jobs.
- Campaign groups say insecure hours make it hard for workers to plan finances, get mortgages, and challenge bad treatment at work.
- Some business leaders support ending zero-hours contracts but worry about having to commit to fixed hours permanently.
- Advocacy groups say securing work hours could help reduce child poverty and support working parents.
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