Common Misunderstandings JACS have produced a quick guide to common queries received around zero hour contracts. No Holiday – All employees are entitled to 2 weeks annual leave each year and this starts to accrue as soon as work commences.  Employers using zero hour contracts usually add an additional 4% to the hourly rate of […]

First of all, many people may have seen a local report on or around 3 January on ITV stating that in addition to the Social Security Maternity Allowance updates, a period of statutory maternity leave is now in force. It is important to note that whilst there have been updates to Social Security’s maternity allowance […]