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What is the law on Zero Hour contracts?

  1. Employee Rights: Workers on zero-hours contracts are entitled to the same employment rights as other employees, including holiday pay, rest breaks, and protection against unfair dismissal, if they are classified as “workers” (not self-employed).
  2. No Obligation to Work: Workers are not required to accept work offered, but they must be paid for any work they do.
  3. Exclusivity Clause Ban: As of 2015, exclusivity clauses (preventing workers from working for others) in zero-hours contracts are banned.

Employers must ensure fair treatment and comply with legal rights, even though no guaranteed hours are provided.

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