Zero Hour Contracts & Alternative Forms of Employment - An Update with Kathy Daniels

Introduction

Are zero-hour contracts a concern for your business or employees? With ongoing debates about security of income or employment, understanding the implications of these contracts is more important than ever.

This webinar will examine the nature of zero-hour contracts, addressing the issue of employment status, and how this applies to those working on a zero-hour contract. You will gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of zero-hour and low-hour contracts under the new Employment Rights Bill.

Learn how zero-hour contracts compare to fixed-term contracts and explore the challenges of part-time work. The webinar will discuss practical strategies to ensure these contracts are used effectively, ensuring they align with your organization’s needs and goals.

Finally, consideration will be given to how to use zero-hour contracts, and if they are the best option for your organisation.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Zero-hour Contracts
• What are they?
• What are the problems?
• What changes are to be introduced as a result of the Employment Rights Bill, and the implications of these
• Employment Status
• Review of employment status tests
• How they help us understand issues with zero-hour contracts
• Fixed Term Contracts
• What are they?
• What is the relevant law?
• Zero-hour contracts v fixed term contracts
• Part-time Working
• How does this link with zero-hour contracts?
• Avoiding possible discrimination issues
• Changes to Contracts
• Moving from zero hour to permanent employment
• Moving from a permanent contract to zero hours

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Monday 14th April 2025

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