I thought I was totally against zero hour contracts until my firm - a major UK bank confirmed that we have a small number of staff (<50) on zero hour contracts.
Apparently we do not offer zero hour contracts as a rule but some staff in city centre branches have asked to go on them when they take maternity leave or have child minding responsibility.
It suits them to be on call when permanent members of staff are on sick leave etc. to be called in at relatively short notice and work cover.
I still have my doubts re the wholesale use of such contracts but for niche situations I can see how it can suit some employers.
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