Careers and pay
Zero-hours contract
An employment contract with no guaranteed minimum hours: the employer offers work when it's needed.
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works in the UK, not legal advice. Rules change, so check your own situation. For free, impartial advice on work rights, try Acas. Disclaimer.
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The support staff are on zero-hours contracts.
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