Insecure work | Charity warns of serious consequences after plans to ban zero hour contracts are watered down

A charity has issued a stark warning of continued exploitation and financial insecurity for workers after plans to ban zero hour contracts look set to be watered down, dashing young women’s hopes of stronger workplace rights.

An amendment to the Employment Rights Bill from the House of Lords now says that workers on zero hours contracts will have to request guaranteed hours – instead of it being the responsibility of the employer to offer it.