Should workers on zero-hours contracts have a legal right to guaranteed hours?

Zero-hours contracts allow employers to offer work without guaranteeing a minimum number of hours, providing flexibility for businesses and workers.

New employment reforms are set to give eligible workers the right to be offered guaranteed hours based on the hours they regularly work.

Supporters argue guaranteed hours would provide greater income security and make it easier for workers to plan their finances.

Critics argue stricter requirements could reduce flexibility and increase costs for employers.

The changes have prompted debate over whether workers on zero-hours contracts should have a legal right to guaranteed hours.