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Zero-Hour Contract

Definition

A type of employment contract where an employer is not obligated to provide any minimum working hours, and the employee is not obliged to accept any offered work.

Context & Importance

Used primarily in flexible work arrangements, this contract offers freedom to both parties but lacks job security.

Use Cases

• Seasonal employment
• Gig economy roles

Related Concepts

Casual employment, part-time contracts, flexible work

TankhaPay Relevance

Useful for managing contingent or project-based workers through contract tagging and attendance tracking.