zero-hour contract

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A contract of employment that creates an on-call arrangement in which the employee agrees to be available for work as and when required, without any particular number of hours or times of work being specified or guaranteed.

Word forms

zero-hour contract zero-hour contracts zero-hours contract

Related words

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