Zero Hours Employment Agreement

ZERO HOURS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Zero Hours Employment Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into between:

Employer Name:

Employer Address:

Worker Name:

Worker Address:

Effective Date:

Personal Information

Position Information

Anticipated Start Date:

Contract Terms and Conditions

1. Engagement: The Employer engages the Worker on a zero hours basis. The Employer does not guarantee any minimum number of hours of work. The Worker is free to accept or decline offers of work. Acceptance of an offer of work forms a contract of employment for the duration of that engagement only, subject to the terms set out below.

2. Offer and Acceptance: The Employer will notify the Worker of available shifts or assignments. The Worker must notify acceptance in the manner and within the timeframe specified by the Employer. The Employer reserves the right to withdraw an offer prior to confirmed acceptance.

3. Hours and Duties: The Worker will perform duties consistent with the job title and any reasonable additional duties. The Worker acknowledges that scheduled hours may vary and may be cancelled or altered by the Employer with reasonable notice.

4. Holiday Entitlement: Holiday is accrued on a pro rata basis in accordance with applicable law. The Worker will be paid for accrued holiday at the rate applicable to hours worked in the reference period.

5. Sick Pay and Benefits: Statutory entitlements will apply where earned. The Worker is responsible for notifying the Employer in accordance with the Employer's absence reporting procedure.

6. Tax and Social Contributions: The Employer will deduct income tax and social contributions where required by law. The Worker is responsible for ensuring the Employer has accurate tax and identification documentation.

7. Confidentiality: The Worker shall not disclose confidential information obtained during the course of engagements and shall return all Employer property upon termination of any engagement.

8. Termination of Engagement: Either party may terminate an individual engagement in accordance with any notice required by law. Either party may terminate this Agreement in respect of future offers by providing notice in writing to the other party as set out below.

Notice to terminate future engagements:

9. Variation: The Employer may vary the terms of this Agreement where required by law or for operational reasons, provided such variation is reasonable and not applied retrospectively to previously accepted engagements.

10. Entire Agreement and Governing Law: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties in respect of zero hours engagements and is governed by the laws of the applicable jurisdiction.

Employment History

From: To:

From: To:

Education

Graduation Date:

References

Legal Disclosures and Authorizations

At-Will / Zero Hours Statement: The Worker acknowledges and accepts that the Employer does not guarantee a minimum number of hours and that each offered engagement constitutes a separate contract of employment for the period of that engagement only.

Equal Opportunity: The Employer is an equal opportunity provider. Decisions relating to hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination are made without unlawful discrimination.

Authorization to Verify: By signing this Agreement the Worker authorizes the Employer to contact former employers, educational institutions, and references for verification of the information provided and to obtain background checks permitted by applicable law.

Consent to Background Checks: I consent to employment-related background checks and reference checks consistent with applicable law.

Right to Work Declaration: I confirm that I am legally entitled to work in the applicable jurisdiction and will provide documentation upon request.

Applicant Certification

I certify that the information provided by me in this Agreement and accompanying documents is true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any material misrepresentation or omission may result in refusal of assignment, termination of engagement, or other disciplinary action.

I authorize the Employer to obtain references and any background information necessary to confirm my suitability for work. I understand that my acceptance of an offered engagement constitutes agreement to the terms set out in this Agreement.

Applicant Certification: I certify the above statements and authorize verification.

Additional Provisions

Health & Safety: The Worker must comply with the Employer's health and safety policies while engaged to perform work. The Worker must immediately report hazards and incidents.

Grievance and Discipline: The Employer's grievance and disciplinary procedures as applied to short-term engagements may be provided on request; however, statutory minimum protections will be observed where applicable.

Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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