zero-hour contract
noun phrase
Pronunciation: ˈzɪərəʊ aʊə(r) ˈkɒntrækt
Definition
An employment agreement where the employer does not guarantee any minimum number of working hours, and the worker is not obliged to accept any work offered.
Examples
Many students take zero-hour contracts to fit around their studies.
The company faced criticism for its reliance on zero-hour contracts.
Workers on zero-hour contracts often lack job security and benefits.
How to Use zero-hour contract
- on a zero-hour contract (prepositional phrase)
- To be employed under the terms of a zero-hour contract. — "He found it difficult to budget his expenses while on a zero-hour contract."
- offer zero-hour contracts (collocation)
- To provide employment agreements that do not guarantee minimum working hours. — "Critics argue that some businesses exploit workers by offering zero-hour contracts."
- work zero-hour contracts (collocation)
- To be employed under an agreement with no guaranteed minimum hours. — "Many students work zero-hour contracts to earn money during their studies."
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