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Zero Hours Contracts Bill

A Bill to prohibit the use of zero hours employment contracts.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Zero Hours Contracts Bill would ban the use of zero hours employment contracts. In simple terms, it would stop employers from keeping workers on contracts with no guaranteed hours, and would instead require a more predictable form of employment. The Bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Bans the use of zero hours employment contracts.
Aims to improve job predictability and security for workers.
Applies to employers that currently use zero hours contracts; details and exemptions to be set out in the Bill.
The Bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons.

Progress

Currently at the second reading in the Commons; if it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed consideration.

Who is affected?

Workers currently on zero hours contractsPotential employees who might be offered zero hours contractsEmployers and organisations that use zero hours contractsRecruitment agencies and staffing firmsBusinesses with flexible or casual staffing needs across sectors

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Zero Hours Contracts

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 79 2013-2014, as introduced

BillCommons

23 Jan 2014

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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