Written question asked by Fred Thomas (Labour) on Monday, 23 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Zero Hours Contracts: Reform
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed reforms to zero-hours contracts on businesses whose sales are significantly affected by (a) the weather and (b) other unpredictable factors.
- Answer
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The government has published a comprehensive assessment of the potential impacts from the zero hours contract measures in the Employment Rights Act 2025. These assessments include consideration of increases in labour costs and the subsequent effects, as well as setting out the sectors most likely to be impacted by the measures.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 115259
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Reform Zero hours contracts
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- 2026-03-02 14:03:05 +0000
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