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Ministers to consider outlawing exclusivity on zero hours contracts
The government is consulting on the problems identified around the use of zero hours contracts. Companies could be banned from imposing exclusivity on zero hours contracts which offer no guarantee of...
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Jobseekers should not be forced into zero-hours contracts: CAB
Forcing people to accept zero hours contracts or face benefit sanctions could leave jobseekers with no income and little chance of securing stable employment in the long term, Citizens Advice has...
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Flexibility key to zero hours contracts: KPMG
Guy Stallard, director of facilities at KPMG, responds to the Government’s announcement that legislation will be introduced banning employers from stopping staff, with zero-hours contracts, from...
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No loopholes in zero hours exclusivity ban
Vince Cable called on business, unions and individuals to help close loopholes in plans to ban exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts. Business Secretary Vince Cable has called on business, unions...
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Guide to zero hours contracts for employers
The Institute of Directors has released a guidance on zero hours contracts and the employer responsibilities they entail. The guidance states that There is no specific legal definition of a ‘zero hours...
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