Zero Hour Contracts & Alternative Forms of Employment - What’s New?

Introduction

Zero-hour contracts have always been somewhat controversial, with concern that they do not give individuals security of income or employment.

During this webinar employment expert Kathy Daniels will examine the nature of zero-hour contracts, the issue of employment status, and how this applies to those working on a zero-hour contract.

Kathy will also look at the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 and what changes the Act brings to manging unpredictable working patterns.

This webinar will explore the use of zero-hour contracts compared with fixed term contracts and will also highlight the issues associated with part-time working.

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

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Zero-hour Contracts
• What are they?
• What are the problems?
• What changes are brought by the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023?
• 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 webinar was recorded on 19th February 2024