Free Zero Hours Contract Template
Zero Hours Contract
This Zero Hours Contract (the "Agreement") is entered into between [Employer Name], hereinafter referred to as the "Employer," and [Employee Name], hereinafter referred to as the "Employee," effective as of [Effective Date]. This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which the Employee will provide services to the Employer on a zero-hours basis.
1. Engagement
The Employee agrees to be engaged by the Employer on a zero-hours basis, indicating that there is no guarantee of minimum work hours per week. The Employee acknowledges and agrees to be available for work as and when required by the Employer.
2. Term
This Agreement shall commence on [Start Date] and shall continue until terminated by either Party as outlined in Section 7 of this Agreement.
3. Work Allocation
The Employer reserves the right to allocate work to the Employee based on the business's immediate needs. The Employee acknowledges and accepts that they may not be offered work on some occasions and that the Employer is under no obligation to provide work.
4. Compensation
The Employee will be compensated for actual hours worked at the agreed-upon hourly rate of [Rate]. Payment will be made on [Payment Schedule]. The Employee acknowledges and agrees that they are not entitled to benefits or rights typically associated with full-time or part-time employment.
5. Rights and Obligations
Both Parties agree to fulfill all obligations under this Agreement. The Employee acknowledges and agrees that they are not an employee for employment legislation and do not have the right to receive paid leave, holiday pay, or statutory notice periods. The Employer agrees to provide the Employee with reasonable notice of available work opportunities.
6. Termination
Either Party may terminate this Agreement with written notice given to the other Party. The notice period shall be [Number] days unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. Upon termination, the Employee shall return any company property or confidential information in their possession.
7. Confidentiality
The Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary information, trade secrets, or sensitive data they may come across during their engagement with the Employer. This obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
8. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed by the laws of [Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through arbitration in [Location] under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
9. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements, and communications, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
Employee [Your Name]
[Date]
Employer [Your Name]
[Date]
