Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Who does Zero Hours Contracts benefit? | |
Posted by: | Guy Lambert | |
Date/Time: | 19/03/15 14:53:00 |
Labour have neither ignored zero-hours nor banned them. They have what looks to me to be a well-balanced policy which preserves the possibility whilst addressing the abuses. From their website: < I>1) We will abolish exploitative zero-hours contracts, with rules introduced to give new rights to employees on zero-hours contracts. This will include the right for employees who have consistently worked regular hours to receive a fixed-hours contract automatically. 2) We will ban employers from requiring zero-hours workers to be available on the off-chance that they’ll be needed. 3) We will stop employees from being required to work exclusively for one firm if they are on a zero-hours contract. 4) We will also ensure that zero-hours workers who have their shifts cancelled at short notice will receive compensation from their employer. |