The Business Secretary Vince Cable will today announce a review of the controversial contracts which offer people work but with no guaranteed hours, regular pay or job security. More than 200,000 workers in Britain are now on zero-hour deals, which are especially popular with fast food chains and high street stores. Some people like the contracts because they give them flexibility - but many find they are prevented from getting a second job or end up with no work even though they are contracted to be available for a set number of hours a week. Mr Cable said the Department for Business will now look at ways of making sure the contracts are not abused by firms.
Posted on: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:50:00 +0000
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