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Meaning of zero-hours contract | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Noun. [B2]

Examples

“Workers on zero-hours contracts lose an estimated £1,000 a year compared with employees doing the same work, according to a study that underscores the divide between people in precarious jobs and those who have a permanent contract.”

“And Swissport, the company which handles aircraft and baggage at many British airports, has already told all staff on zero hours contracts that they are no longer required.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

zero-knowledge proof zero-length launching zero-one law zero-order design zero-order hold zero-order logic

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