Zero-Hours Contract
Employment agreement with no guaranteed hours; employee available as needed.
Real World
Sports Direct became notorious for its heavy reliance on zero-hours contracts, with founder Mike Ashley later facing parliamentary scrutiny over worker exploitation and unpredictable income.
Exam Focus
Always evaluate both sides — employer flexibility vs. employee insecurity — and link to business context for 'justify' or 'evaluate' command words.
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