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Our Purpose

To end zero hours contracts, when imposed on workers against their will.

We encourage positive change

Across the UK, we see many businesses and organisations who have chosen not to use zero hour contracts and who foster a positive culture. This is to be encouraged. Surely it is common sense that a workplace with workers on secure fixed hour contracts is a happier one, and one that will achieve better results? 

​In contrast, it is of no surprise to hear that workers with little job security are likely to be less committed to organisational goals or to put in extra effort where it is required. 

Our Aims

Ultimately, our goal is to seek a complete ban on zero hours contracts (unless entered into freely by the worker).
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However, under the current UK Government, we believe it will be hard to pass legislation to end zero hours contracts.

Therefore, as a realistic, short-term aim, we seek to persuade as many organisations as possible to implement the following minimum criteria, as laid down by the Good Business Charter. We see this as a fairer, interim solution to the problem of unilaterally-imposed zero hours contracts that has been agreed by both the CBI and the TUC:
Cancellation of shifts
  • Shifts must be scheduled with at least 2 weeks’ notice – shifts can be added at shorter notice but can be declined by the employee without penalty.
  • Shifts cancelled at less than 2 weeks’ notice will still be paid
 
Guaranteed hours
  • ​a) Employees may request a contract with more fixed hours at any time, without consequences.
  • b) Employers to review actual hours worked annually and initiate a supportive conversation with a view to providing a contract at or close to the hours actually being worked as soon as they are able.

IF YOU ARE AN EMPLOYER AND CAN COMMIT TO NOT USING ZERO HOURS CONTRACTS OR OUR MINIMUM CRITERIA ABOVE, CLICK BELOW TO APPLY FOR ACCREDITATION AS A NO ZERO HOURS OR FAIRER HOURS EMPLOYER​

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