People can earn as much as they need on zero hours contract, says Government minister

‘The “flexibility” of zero hours contracts allows people on them to earn as much money as they choose, a Government minister has claimed.

Conservative business minister Baroness Neville-Rolfe defended the continuing legality of the contracts during a discussion in parliament .

“Most employers using zero hours contracts value the opportunity and flexibility they offer and individuals on them are able to earn as much or as little as they choose,” she said.’

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