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Author:  pcernie [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 2:46 pm ]
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23570345

I think I'd be on benefits before I put up with those conditions. Christ, the stress might see you on benefits!
Author:  saspro [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 2:55 pm ]
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I know a couple of people on them. It's basically a way of not paying for a temp agency
Author:  MrStevenRogers [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:05 pm ]
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this is a type of contract that should be made illegal
just like the flex type of contract ...
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:13 pm ]
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MrStevenRogers wrote:
this is a type of contract that should be made illegal ...

The problem is that the government will not do anything as zero hour contracts have been immensely useful in keeping official unemployment figures down.


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Author:  MrStevenRogers [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:16 pm ]
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Amnesia10 wrote:
MrStevenRogers wrote:
this is a type of contract that should be made illegal ...

The problem is that the government will not do anything as zero hour contracts have been immensely useful in keeping official unemployment figures down.


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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 ...
Author:  ProfessorF [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:20 pm ]
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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.
Author:  MrStevenRogers [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:27 pm ]
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ProfessorF wrote:
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.


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 ...
Author:  saspro [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:44 pm ]
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Amnesia10 wrote:
The problem is that the government will not do anything as zero hour contracts have been immensely useful in keeping official unemployment figures down.


zero hour contracts are really the only sort of contract a temp agency can issue as well
Author:  MrStevenRogers [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:52 pm ]
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saspro wrote:
Amnesia10 wrote:
The problem is that the government will not do anything as zero hour contracts have been immensely useful in keeping official unemployment figures down.


zero hour contracts are really the only sort of contract a temp agency can issue as well


the only way out of a zero hour contract is dismissal by criminal conviction
that way benefits can be claimed ...
Author:  paulzolo [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:27 pm ]
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Some firms that run zero hour contracts also have an exclusivity clause - you must gain permission before seeking other work.
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 5:37 pm ]
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saspro wrote:
Amnesia10 wrote:
The problem is that the government will not do anything as zero hour contracts have been immensely useful in keeping official unemployment figures down.


zero hour contracts are really the only sort of contract a temp agency can issue as well

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.


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Author:  bobbdobbs [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:18 pm ]
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Amnesia10 wrote:
saspro wrote:
Amnesia10 wrote:
The problem is that the government will not do anything as zero hour contracts have been immensely useful in keeping official unemployment figures down.


zero hour contracts are really the only sort of contract a temp agency can issue as well

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.


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for most organisations now days you will be unable to do that now.
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 10:26 pm ]
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bobbdobbs wrote:
Amnesia10 wrote:
saspro wrote:
[quote="Amnesia10"]
The problem is that the government will not do anything as zero hour contracts have been immensely useful in keeping official unemployment figures down.


zero hour contracts are really the only sort of contract a temp agency can issue as well

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.


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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.


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Author:  davrosG5 [ Tue Aug 06, 2013 5:50 am ]
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paulzolo wrote:
Some firms that run zero hour contracts also have an exclusivity clause - you must gain permission before seeking other work.


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.
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Tue Aug 06, 2013 6:17 am ]
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davrosG5 wrote:
paulzolo wrote:
Some firms that run zero hour contracts also have an exclusivity clause - you must gain permission before seeking other work.


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.

For once!
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