Clauses that stop employees from working for another employer, whilst on a zero hour contract, will become unlawful from May 26th 2016 – so you may need to review your employment contracts!
It’s worth noting that there will be no qualifying period required, for an employee to bring forward an unfair dismissal claim.
Under the Exclusivity Terms in Zero Hour Contracts Regulations 2015, which came into action on January 11th 2016, if an employee is dismissed due to a breach of contract in relation to an exclusivity clause, the dismissal will be automatically unfair.
Need help reviewing your contracts? Contact us on 01909 512 120 or email phillipa@loftusstowe.com
