Consultation on new rights for workers on zero/low hours contracts due to come into force next year
Employment
June 19, 2026

Consultation on new rights for workers on zero/low hours contracts due to come into force next year

The government has launched a consultation seeking views to help it understand how the proposed changes to zero/low hours contracts will affect existing systems and processes and the steps that will need to be taken to comply with the proposed reforms. The consultation also provides more detail as to how these rights may work in practice and on the government’s preferred approach. Listen along to find out more!

Employment
Updated: June 22, 2026