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Working Hours | Sports Direct and House of Fraser boss claims staff 'love' zero hours contracts

Sports Direct and House of Fraser boss claims staff 'love' zero hours contracts

The boss of Sports Direct and House of Fraser, Mike Ashley, has claimed his workers “love” working on zero-hours contracts, the Guardian reports.

Such contracts - which do not guarantee a worker any hours at all - have faced serious criticism from politicians and trade unions who argue workers are forced to deal with an unpredictable workflow and wages.

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