An evaluation of the use and impact of zero-hours contracts
Zero-hours contracts first entered the public debate in 2013 and remain at the centre of discussion around job quality and employment contract offerings.
This report draws on a new survey of employers, to review the evolution and current status of zero-hours contracts. The report explores their potential benefits and disadvantages, why employers use them and the level of satisfaction zero-hours workers have with their jobs and working arrangements.
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