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pcernie
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23570345I think I'd be on benefits before I put up with those conditions. Christ, the stress might see you on benefits!
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saspro
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I know a couple of people on them. It's basically a way of not paying for a temp agency
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MrStevenRogers
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this is a type of contract that should be made illegal
just like the flex type of contract ...
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Amnesia10
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The problem is that the government will not do anything as zero hour contracts have been immensely useful in keeping official unemployment figures down. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk. _________________Do concentrate, 007... "You are gifted. Mine is bordering on seven seconds." https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTg5MzczNTkhttp://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwx404couk-21
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MrStevenRogers
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then if any company tried to place me on this type of contract i would, with all means at my disposal, get the sack and i mean all means at my disposal ...
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ProfessorF
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Despite being at my current place of employment for over 2 years, I'm still on a zero-hour contract at the previous place. Never had a P45 from them.
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MrStevenRogers
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have you used a base ball bat on any (scum bag) member of management, that may hasten dismissal i would not worry about any court case as serial offenders walk free every day ...
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saspro
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zero hour contracts are really the only sort of contract a temp agency can issue as well
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MrStevenRogers
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the only way out of a zero hour contract is dismissal by criminal conviction that way benefits can be claimed ...
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paulzolo
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Some firms that run zero hour contracts also have an exclusivity clause - you must gain permission before seeking other work.
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Amnesia10
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Yes but a temp agency is motivated to get you work, even regular work. I had an ex who temped for years with the same organisation, doing a three day week. It suited her. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk. _________________Do concentrate, 007... "You are gifted. Mine is bordering on seven seconds." https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTg5MzczNTkhttp://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwx404couk-21
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bobbdobbs
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for most organisations now days you will be unable to do that now. _________________Finally joined Flickr
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Amnesia10
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for most organisations now days you will be unable to do that now.[/quote] Very possibly. The problem is that zero hour contracts are very one sided and if millions are denied rights like sick pay and holiday pay then it is only a matter of time before employers extend it to other emplyees. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk. _________________Do concentrate, 007... "You are gifted. Mine is bordering on seven seconds." https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTg5MzczNTkhttp://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwx404couk-21
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davrosG5
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On C4 news last night on Vince Cable was suggesting that such things may be made illegal. It would be good if he actually did something useful for employees.
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Amnesia10
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