Petition · past parliament
Zero Hour Contracts recognised as a modern form of Slavery
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Zero Hour Contracts provide no stability of income. Employees are called into work at a drop of a hat, providing no work life balance.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Timeline
| 19 Sep 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Sep 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
21 Sep 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.