Employment (Minimum Hours) Bill

A Bill to require employers to offer workers on zero hours contracts the option of guaranteed minimum hours; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

16 July 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would require employers to offer workers on zero-hours contracts the option of a guaranteed minimum number of hours. The worker would have the choice to accept or decline the offered hours. The aim is to give these workers more predictability in their hours and income.

Key Points

Applies to workers on zero-hours contracts
Employers must offer a guaranteed minimum number of hours as an option
The option is voluntary for the worker to take up or decline
Intended to improve predictability of hours and income for affected workers
Includes related provisions and purposes connected to employment rights (as the Bill’s scope)

Progress

The Bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons, meaning it is early in the legislative process and has not yet moved to committee stage.

Who is affected?

Workers on zero-hours contractsEmployers and managers who hire zero-hours staffHuman resources and payroll staff who administer zero-hours contracts

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Employment (Minimum Hours)

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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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