99% of workers do not read their contracts

Only one worker in 166 has ever read their contract and understood its contents, according to a new report.

The research, conducted by Protecting.co.uk, has found a shocking “ignorance” when it comes to staff knowing their rights. The report asked 1,000 employees all over the UK whether or not they had ever read their employment contract in full, to which just 0.6% admitted they had.