The UK government is set to amend its employment bill to include agency workers in a ban on exploitative zero-hours contracts. This change mandates that employers offer agency workers contracts with guaranteed hours weekly, with compensation available for last-minute shift changes. The decision has been driven by union advocacy, as many agency workers face instability despite long-term employment with the same employers. However, staffing firms warn that these regulations could disrupt the flexibility that zero-hours contracts provide, raising concerns about potential employment consequences.
Agency workers will be included in a ban on exploitative zero-hours contracts, ensuring they receive guaranteed hours or compensation for short-notice shift changes.
The inclusion of agency workers in the proposed ban on zero-hours contracts is a significant move, as unions argue businesses often exploit this loophole.
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