Variable hours of work can benefit both workers and employers but, without proper safeguards, this flexibility can become one-sided, with workers bearing the financial risk.
	The Act introduces a right to a guaranteed hours contract which reflects the hours qualifying workers regularly work over a reference period. The Act also introduces a right to a reasonable notice of shifts and a right to payment for shift cancellation and curtailment at short notice for eligible workers. The Act provides for these rights to apply to agency workers as well as directly-engaged workers.
Ending One-Sided Flexibility