Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Make unpaid trial shifts illegal in all circumstances
Open for signatures
52 signatures
What the petition asks
Make it illegal for employers to use unpaid trial shifts. Require all trial work to be paid at least the National Minimum Wage, with clear rules to prevent misuse.
Unpaid trial shifts can be unfair and leave people out of pocket, especially when they last several hours or lead to no job. We believe this mostly affects young people and those in certain sectors. In our view, everyone should be paid for the work they do, and banning all forms of free trial shifts could stop employers taking advantage.
Timeline
| 29 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
52
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
29 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.