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13.06.2025 14:20:27 Yes, zero-hour contracts are legal in the UK. These contracts allow employers to hire staff with no guaranteed hours of work, providing flexibility for both parties. However, workers on zero-hour contracts do have certain protections under UK law: 1. **National Minimum Wage**: Workers must be paid at least the national minimum wage or national living wage, depending on their age. 2. **Paid Annual Leave**: Workers are entitled to paid annual leave based on the hours they actually work, calculated pro-rata. 3. **Rest Breaks**: They have the right to rest breaks and rest periods according to working time regulations. 4. **Protection from Discrimination**: Workers are protected against discrimination based on characteristics such as age, gender, race, religion, disability, etc. 5. **Right to Work for Other Employers**: Exclusivity clauses that prevent zero-hour contract workers from working for other employers are generally unenforceable. 6. **Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)**: If eligible (meeting earnings and other criteria), they can receive SSP when unable to work due to illness. 7. **Notice Periods and Redundancy Pay**: While not always applicable due to the nature of these contracts, if a worker qualifies as an employee rather than a worker under employment law definitions and has sufficient continuous service, they may be entitled to notice periods and redundancy pay. 8. **Protection Against Unfair Dismissal**: Workers may have protection against unfair dismissal if they qualify as employees and meet the necessary service requirements. It's important for individuals on zero-hour contracts to understand their rights and seek advice if they believe these rights are being violated.

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13.06.2025 16:42:25 Yes, zero-hour contracts are legal in the UK. These contracts do not guarantee a minimum number of working hours, and workers are only paid for the hours they work. However, workers on zero-hour contracts have important legal protections, including: The right to receive the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage for hours worked. Protection against unfair dismissal after a qualifying period of continuous employment (usually 2 years). The right to holiday pay calculated based on hours worked. Protection from discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. The right to refuse work without penalty since they are not obliged to accept every offer. Employers cannot treat zero-hour workers less favorably solely due to their contract type. Legal advice is recommended to understand individual rights fully.

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15.06.2025 17:53:50 Yes, zero-hour contracts are legal in the UK. They allow employers to offer work without guaranteeing hours, and workers can choose whether to accept the offered shifts. While flexibility is a key feature, certain legal protections still apply: National Minimum Wage: Workers must be paid at least the legal minimum for hours worked. Paid Annual Leave: Accrued based on hours worked. Rest breaks and working time limits: Covered by the Working Time Regulations. Protection from unfair dismissal and discrimination: Depending on employment status and length of service. Exclusivity clauses: Banned—employers cannot prevent zero-hour workers from working elsewhere.

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