Zero Hours Contract

Is a Zero Hours Contract the same as a Casual Worker Contract? The Casual Worker / Zero Hours Comparison explains the differences between the two arrangements.

This Zero Hours Contract template is designed to create an ‘on call’ arrangement between Employer and Employee. For these purposes, it is intended for varying staffing requirements where the Employer is under no obligation to offer work but, when work is offered, the Employee is required to accept the offer.

Use this contract to retain an ‘on call’ pool

Using this contract allows Employers to retain a pool of workers to fill temporary positions as they arise.

These individuals are workers (not self-employed) because there is a global contract covering the periods when they are not working.

Status point: worker or employee

If both parties are under an obligation to each other, creating a mutuality of obligation, the worker may also be an employee with all the associated employment protection rights that entails.

When not to use this contract

For situations where the Employer has no obligation to offer work and the Employee is not required to accept the offer of work, see the Casual Work Contract.

What this contract covers

• Duties and job title, and when continuous employment starts
• Availability for work and availability of work from the Company
• Hours, place of work and pay
• Holiday and sickness provisions
• Maternity and paternity rights, pensions and non-compulsory retirement
• Confidentiality, collective agreements, grievance and disciplinary procedures
• Staff handbook and employment policies, termination and data protection
• Changes to terms, severability, governing law and right to work in the UK

This contract is regularly reviewed to ensure it reflects the current position on zero hour contracts.

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