Zero-hour workers afraid to speak out

Employees on zero-hour contracts are afraid to speak out about their rights for fear of losing their job.

Gillian Guy, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice, said "We need flexibility in the labour market, but not at the cost of fairness. The combination of low pay and unpredictable work patterns leaves too many people facing an uphill struggle to make ends meet from one month to the next.”

"Zero-hours contracts have hit the headlines but many more workers are struggling at the sharp end of insecure jobs and unscrupulous employers.”