Results from the ONS November 2017 survey of businesses indicates there were 1.8 million zero-hours contracts where work had been carried out under those contracts. The figure represents 6% of all employment contracts. The number of people employed on zero-hours contracts as their main job according to the Labour Force Survey for the equivalent period was 901,000. People on “zero-hours contracts” are more likely to be young, part-time, women or in full-time education when compared with other people in employment. On average, someone on a “zero-hours contract” works 25.2 hours a week.
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This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.
