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hifidelity2

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	pcernie wrote: 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!

When I was a student I was on them for a few jobs I did and it suited me fine as I could do the hours I wanted
The problem is that the use of them has spread away from the traditional service sector that they used to be in and was mainly used for seasonal work

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All the storage and distribution companies used by the big supermarkets employ the vast majority of their staff in zero hour contracts. They have a small number of fully employed staff, and the rest wait for a phone call to tell them when they are required.

It's easy to believe that most large companies use similar services - squeeze the workers to keep prices down (or maximise profits) - B&Q do, so will the likes of Argos, Homebase, Staples etc..

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Re: Zero-hours contracts 'more widespread than thought'

Sports Direct former employee takes legal action over zero-hours contracts

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013 ... -contracts

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	Spreadie wrote: All the storage and distribution companies used by the big supermarkets employ the vast majority of their staff in zero hour contracts. They have a small number of fully employed staff, and the rest wait for a phone call to tell them when they are required. It's easy to believe that most large companies use similar services - squeeze the workers to keep prices down (or maximise profits) - B&Q do, so will the likes of Argos, Homebase, Staples etc..

It is also why the recovery will be weak. These people will be dependent on benefits and that will keep the benefits bill high. So what will the Chancellor do if he imposes a cap on total benefits?

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