08 June 2026
The Department of Business and Trade (DBT) has announced a new consultation to seek views on the practical details of implementing new rights to tackle one-sided flexibility in zero hours contracts.
One of the areas within the consultation focuses on payment for shifts that are cancelled, curtailed or moved at short notice by the employer.
The payment could either be:
- a percentage of what the worker would have earned from working the shift or the relevant hours
- a percentage of what the worker would have earned from working the shift or the relevant hours at the National Living/Minimum Wage rate
We’re gathering insight into what would be the preferred method that the Government are proposing. Please take a moment to respond to our Quick Poll found on the side bar of any news page.
Thank you in advance for your response, as always we appreciate your feedback to help us effectively represent the pay profession.
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