8 things businesses need to know about zero-hours reforms

Stuart Gentle Publisher at Onrec20 Aug 2026|News archive8 things businesses need to know about zero-hours reformsWith new protections for workers expected to come into force from 2027, employers will need to prepare for changes around guaranteed hours, shift notice, and compensation for cancelled shifts.BUSINESSES could face costs of up to £2.9bn a year under planned changes to zero-hours contracts, according to the government’s latest analysis.  
With new protections for worker