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The UK government has announced the launch of an open consultation on reforms to zero-hours and similar contracts.
It said, “We are seeking views on reforms relating to zero hours and similar contracts, to implement measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025 to end one-sided flexibility.”
The consultation will remain open until 11:59am on August 25, 2026
The government’s manifesto reportedly committed to ending one-sided flexibility and ensuring that all jobs provide a baseline of security and predictability.
It says that 3 measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025 will take this forward. The measures give employees the right to:
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guaranteed hours, where the number of hours offered reflects the hours worked by a qualifying worker during a reference period
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reasonable notice of shifts and changes to these
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payment for shifts cancelled, curtailed or moved at short notice
The measures are not yet in effect. The consultation is seeking input on details of the new rights, which will be set out in regulations. The government will develop final policy positions after its conclusion.
A government statement said, “We encourage everyone with a view on these reforms to answer as many consultation questions as they feel comfortable with.
We strongly encourage you to respond via the online platform. Using the online survey will assist our analysis of the responses, enabling more efficient and effective consideration of the issues raised.”
Or email: zerohours.consultation@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Source: GOV.UK
(Link and quotes via original reporting)
The UK government has announced the launch of an open consultation on reforms to zero-hours and similar contracts.
It said, “We are seeking views on reforms relating to zero hours and similar contracts, to implement measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025 to end one-sided flexibility.”
The consultation will remain open until 11:59am on August 25, 2026
The government’s manifesto reportedly committed to ending one-sided flexibility and ensuring that all jobs provide a baseline of security and predictability.
It says that 3 measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025 will take this forward. The measures give employees the right to:
-
guaranteed hours, where the number of hours offered reflects the hours worked by a qualifying worker during a reference period
-
reasonable notice of shifts and changes to these
-
payment for shifts cancelled, curtailed or moved at short notice
The measures are not yet in effect. The consultation is seeking input on details of the new rights, which will be set out in regulations. The government will develop final policy positions after its conclusion.
A government statement said, “We encourage everyone with a view on these reforms to answer as many consultation questions as they feel comfortable with.
We strongly encourage you to respond via the online platform. Using the online survey will assist our analysis of the responses, enabling more efficient and effective consideration of the issues raised.”
Or email: zerohours.consultation@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Source: GOV.UK
(Link and quotes via original reporting)
