The changes to zero hours contracts UK employers are facing represent the biggest shift in how flexible staff are engaged for some time. They stem from the Employment Rights Act 2025, they are expected to take effect during 2027, and they will require most businesses that use zero hours or low hours arrangements to change … Read more
The Employment Rights Bill zero hours contracts measures were among the Government’s headline commitments when the Bill was introduced in October 2024, and they remained one of the most debated parts of the legislation throughout its passage. The Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 and became the Employment Rights Act 2025. The zero … Read more
Zero hours contracts are arrangements under which an employer is not obliged to provide any minimum number of working hours, and the individual is generally not obliged to accept the work offered. They are used widely in sectors with fluctuating demand, such as hospitality, retail, care, and events, where the volume of work varies from … Read more
A zero hours worker or casual worker is an employee that works for you, who does not have fixed hours in the working week. As far as you, the business owner is concerned, they act like a tap that you can bring in whenever you need the extra help during the week. 5 Quick facts … Read more
