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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

Parliament last updated

16 July 2019

In Plain English

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This bill would require employers to offer workers on zero hours contracts the option of guaranteed minimum hours. It aims to give workers more predictable pay and hours while retaining some flexibility for employers. The proposal is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Requires employers to offer guaranteed minimum hours to workers on zero hours contracts
The worker would have the option to accept a guaranteed set of hours for a defined period
Aims to improve job security for workers with flexible hours while retaining employer flexibility
Originating in the House of Commons, the bill is currently at its second reading in the Commons

Progress

Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; no further stages have been recorded in the provided information.

Who is affected?

Workers on zero hours contractsEmployers who hire workers on zero hours contractsBusinesses and sectors with flexible staffing models (e.g., hospitality, retail)Jobseekers and casual workers on flexible contracts

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

15 Jul 2019

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Royal Assent

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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