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<p>Individuals on zero hours contracts represent a very small proportion of the workforce.
The ONS estimates that 155,000 people aged 16 and over were employed on a zero hours
contract in London between April – June 2023, representing 3.3% of people in employment
in the area.</p><p> </p><p>Zero hours contracts are an important part of the UK’s
flexible labour market. They are useful where there is not a constant demand for staff,
allowing flexibility for both employers and individuals – like carers, people studying,
or retirees. For some, a zero hours contract may be the type of contract which works
best for them.</p>
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