Employment Notes
Tag: zero hours
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UK: Legislative reform - whistleblowing, zero hours and other changes
Following proposals outlined in the Queen's Speech, the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill has now been published. It includes the …
UK: New legislative proposals - zero hours, minimum wage, statutory benefits
BIS has published a consultation on zero hours contracts, ending on 13 March 2014. The consultation discusses possible approaches to concerns …
UK: Government to review the use of "zero-hours" contracts
In late 2012 we have looked at zero-hours contracts as a possible solution to temporary staffing needs. However, last month, the Business Secretary, …
Pay in lieu of holiday: EU law allows calculation using pay rate applicable when accrued
Employers may be able to pay in lieu of accrued but unused annual leave on termination only at the rate of pay applicable during the period the leave was …
UK: Are 'zero-hours contracts' an alternative to the use of agency workers?
In a recent survey on employment trends in 2012, the CBI reported that the increased costs and complexity brought about by the Agency Workers …