Zero-hours contracts are lawful in the UK but the Employment Rights Act 2025 is changing the rules significantly. Here's what employers and workers need to…
Zero-hours contracts are one of the most commonly misunderstood employment arrangements in the UK. Here is what the law currently requires — and what is about to change.
A zero-hours contract is an arrangement where an employer does not guarantee any minimum number of hours of work. The employer offers work when it is available; the worker can accept or decline. There is no obligation on either side — the employer does not have to offer work, and the worker does not have to accept it.
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