Zero Hours Contracts (1)

Published 16 March 2016 | Reference: 2016-000100 | Charge: No charge

Question

  1. How many people were employed on zero-hours contracts by the health board in each year since 2011-2012?
  2. How many of these contracts were restricted (included exclusivity clauses which prevent people from either looking for work or accepting work from another employer -a practice that was recently banned)?

Response

Number of people employed on zero-hours contracts:

  • 2011-2012 - 11
  • 2012-2013 - 15
  • 2013-2014 - 30
  • 2014-2015 - 27
  • 2014-2016 - 22

NHS National Services Scotland can advise there have been no zero-hours contracts that are restricted.