Zero Hours Employment Contract

ZERO HOURS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

This Zero Hours Employment Contract is made between Employer: whose principal place of business is and Worker: residing at . Effective Date:

Personal Information (Worker)

Position and Working Arrangements

Proposed start date:    Hourly remuneration:    Pay frequency:

Nature of engagement: The Worker is engaged on a zero hours basis. The Employer does not guarantee any minimum number of working hours. The Worker accepts that work will be offered on an as-needed basis and may accept or decline individual assignments in accordance with the terms of this Contract.

Acknowledgement:   I acknowledge that there is no guaranteed minimum working time under this Contract.

Duties and Performance

The Worker shall perform the duties set out in the Job Description and as reasonably required by the Employer. The Worker agrees to perform duties in a professional manner and comply with applicable workplace policies, health and safety requirements, and lawful directions given by the Employer.

Employment History

Dates employed: From to

Dates employed: From to

Education

References

Legal Terms and Notices

Employment status: The parties agree that the Worker is engaged as a zero hours worker. For the purposes of wages, statutory entitlements and tax, the Worker will be treated as an employee for any hours worked unless otherwise required by law. Nothing in this Contract guarantees hours of work.

Offering and acceptance of work: The Employer will offer work by reasonable means (telephone, electronic communication or in writing). The Worker may accept or decline any offer of work. Where the Worker accepts work, the Worker is expected to attend and perform agreed duties. Repeated non-attendance or unreasonable refusal of offered shifts may be treated as a breach of this Contract.

Notice and Termination: Either party may terminate this Contract by providing one week’s written notice or payment in lieu where appropriate. The Employer may terminate immediately for gross misconduct or where permitted by statute. Termination for persistent refusal of reasonable shift offers may be treated as misconduct.

Remuneration and deductions: The Employer will pay the Worker the agreed hourly rate and make any statutory deductions for tax, social security contributions and other lawful deductions. Payment will be made in accordance with the stated pay frequency. The Worker must provide accurate payroll and bank information.

Holidays and leave: Holiday entitlement will accrue pro rata for hours worked in accordance with applicable law. The Worker must agree holiday dates with the Employer in advance. Statutory sick pay and other statutory entitlements will apply as required by law.

Confidentiality and intellectual property: The Worker must preserve the confidentiality of the Employer’s confidential information both during and after engagement. Any intellectual property created in the course of providing services will be the property of the Employer, subject to applicable law, and the Worker assigns such rights as necessary for the Employer to exploit that intellectual property.

Data processing consent: The Worker consents to the Employer processing personal data (including sensitive data where required for legal compliance) for recruitment, payroll, scheduling, and employment administration. The Employer will process such data in accordance with applicable data protection obligations.

Non-exclusivity: Unless specifically agreed in writing, the Worker is free to work for other employers. The Worker must not undertake work that conflicts with the legitimate business interests of the Employer or breach obligations of confidentiality.

Authorizations and Certifications

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information I have provided in this Contract and accompanying documentation is true, complete and accurate. I authorize the Employer to contact the references and prior employers named herein and to undertake background checks, where permitted by law, to verify my suitability for the role.

Certification:   I certify that all information provided is true and consent to employer checks and contact with referees.

Administrative Details

Additional provisions

Mandatory training: The Worker must complete any mandatory training required by the Employer. Failure to complete required training within specified timeframes may limit the Worker’s ability to accept shifts.

Variation: Any variation to this Contract must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Employer and the Worker.

Governing law: This Contract is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Principal Place of Business is located. Disputes arising under this Contract will be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of that jurisdiction.

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