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<p>The House of Lords does not employ any staff on zero-hours contracts on an exclusive
basis. It employs 21 staff on zero-hours contracts in the Catering and Retail Services
department, primarily for banqueting events. These are roles where staffing demands
vary significantly week to week and are often unpredictable. The House also employs
23 freelance Hansard reporters.</p><p>Zero-hours staff employed by the House of Lords
are free to turn down shifts offered by the House. They have equivalent employment
rights to full-time staff including pension and holiday pay entitlements, which are
better than those of most agency staff. All staff in the House of Lords, including
those on these contracts, are paid at least the London Living Wage.</p>
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