Zero-hour contracts reach new record high as workers wait for new rights to arrive - Lancaster University
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The Work Foundation at Lancaster University warns that the number of people on zero-hour contracts has reached record levels and calls for the Government to deliver new rights for workers in early 2027.
  • Record 1.23 million UK workers now on zero-hour contracts in main employment, underlining the urgent need for quick implementation of new rights
  • New analysis shows annual growth of 91,000 has been driven by young workers aged 16-24 and workers not in full-time education
  • Young workers (aged 16-24) are 5.1 times more likely to be on zero-hour contracts
  • TaldenNZ@lemmy.nzEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Shh. Don’t let the current NZ government hear. They’ll want to bring zero-hour contracts back… Anything hurting this many workers is likely to be very popular with their donors.