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07/05/2014
Jobseekers Risk Losing Benefits If They Turn Down Zero-Hour Contracts
SDLP Omagh Council candidate Joanne Donnelly has expressed disappointment after news jobseekers risk losing their benefits if they turn down certain zero-hours contracts without good reason.
Ms Donnelly, who has previously voiced concern on zero-hour contracts and the lack of security and support they offer employees, said of the latest development: "I am disappointed to hear jobseekers are being marginalised by welfare reform and cuts. Of course it must be the government's job to create jobs and encourage unemployed people to seek employment, but I would state that it is the quality of employment is a massive issue.
"This unacceptable government position on zero-hour contracts must be withdrawn. Zero-hour contracts put all the control with the employer and offer no support or safety net to employees. How is that acceptable that someone could be told what they are working on a day-by-day basis? How can you expect anyone to budget their finances or organise childcare on such short notice?"
(CVS/CD)
Ms Donnelly, who has previously voiced concern on zero-hour contracts and the lack of security and support they offer employees, said of the latest development: "I am disappointed to hear jobseekers are being marginalised by welfare reform and cuts. Of course it must be the government's job to create jobs and encourage unemployed people to seek employment, but I would state that it is the quality of employment is a massive issue.
"This unacceptable government position on zero-hour contracts must be withdrawn. Zero-hour contracts put all the control with the employer and offer no support or safety net to employees. How is that acceptable that someone could be told what they are working on a day-by-day basis? How can you expect anyone to budget their finances or organise childcare on such short notice?"
(CVS/CD)
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