Contract Advent Calendar - Day 18 - What is a Zero-hour Contract?

Definition: A flexible form of employment contract where no minimum hours are guaranteed, and work is offered as needed. The worker may choose to accept or decline shifts.

Example: An events venue contacts workers only for busy festive weekends, and they can choose whether to accept shifts.

Case law: Roddis v Sheffield Hallam University [2018][1]

[1] Roddis v Sheffield Hallam University [2018]

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