Zero hours contracts

[osdset]

Here we go again, the incoherent ramblings of a tired old fart.

[tokenfield]

Here we go again, the incoherent ramblings of a tired old fart.

 

Was that directed at me? If so why?

 

If you don't agree to something just say so and why - there is no need to be obnoxious!

[filrobbo]

These contracts still need stoping

[45002]

These contracts still need stoping

 

I fear Zero hours contracts are here to stay.

 

Government are not going to do anything to stop them and risk upsetting big business,especially if the Tories win a out right victory at the next general election !

Edited August 18, 2013 by 45002

[tokenfield]

Surely for those that are claiming JSA, a job is a job. It doesn't matter how much they get paid or how many hours they work, it's still a job.

And if you work less than 16 hours in a week and earn less than what you would have got under JSA, you can claim a top up of JSA.

 

Isn't the answer to keep on with the JSA claim, take the zero hours job whilst looking for a better one - you are guaranteed still to bring home your JSA money as long as the hours don't exceed 16. Even if they do and you have to sign off, you can always make a rapid reclaim when the hours drop.

 

I just don't understand what the problems is. Why is everybody so fixated on how the employee will cope? What about the poor employer that if the employee was on a 40 hour contract they would have to be paid that irrespective if the employer hasn't got any work for them to do.

[antone]

OK, enough. I hope the original question has been answered - JSA claimants cannot be sanctioned for refusing zero hours contracts. But if we're going to get into a debate about the poor employer, and how he's exploited by the money-grabbing employees, take it to the Bear Garden. And the very best of luck to you.

 

Any final comments? You have 30 mins, then I'm going to close this car crash of a thread. Participants are welcome to start new threads in the appropriate forums.

[antone]

OK, we're done here.