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WQ.89/2021
WRITTEN QUESTION TO H.M. ATTORNEY GENERAL BY THE CONNÉTABLE OF ST. MARY
QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 8th MARCH 2021 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 15th MARCH 2021
Question
"Will H.M Attorney General explain the aspect of employment law which allows for changes in the terms of an employment contract for it to become a zero-hours contract?"
Answer
It is possible to change the terms of an employment contract for it to become a zero-hours contract by mutual agreement between the parties. However, this is fact sensitive, depends on individual circumstances and there are potential pitfalls and difficulties with zero-hours contracts. I would direct the Connétable to an excellent note on this subject prepared by the Jersey Advisory and Conciliation Service.
https://www.jacs.org.je/media/1094/2019-zero-hour-contracts.pdf
If the Connétable wishes to receive legal advice in respect of an individual matter, I would encourage him to contact the Parish's legal advisors or my Department (provided that we do not have a conflict of interest) for assistance.