Zero hour contractsOnline version Zero hour contracts true false quiz by Charlotte Wright 1 A zero hour contract is where the employer is not obliged to provide any minimum working hours, while the worker is not obliged to accept any work offered Choose one or more answers a True b False 2 An employee on a zero hour contract will find it easier to get a mortgage Choose one or more answers a True b False 3 Zero hour contracts makes supply for firms more price elastic Choose one or more answers a True b False 4 A zero hour contract worker always works a low number of hours per week Choose one or more answers a True b False 5 Zero hour contracted workers sometimes get sent home in the middle of a shift if there are fewer customers than expected Choose one or more answers a True b False 6 Zero-hour contracted workers account for an increasing share of the workforce. Choose one or more answers a True b False 7 Zero hour contracts rarely suit university students as their tuition fees are high Choose one or more answers a True b False 8 Zero hour contract work are common in retail and restaurants Choose one or more answers a True b False 9 Allowing firms to use zero-hour contract workers is particularly helpful to firms with seasonal demand Choose one or more answers a True b False 10 Someone working for a supply teaching agency is likely to be an example of someone on a zero hour contract Choose one or more answers a True b False Feedback 2 They find it harder as their income is more volatile so they are likely to find it harder to make repayments and will be considered a higher risk to the lender. 3 Supply is more elastic as they can more easily access extra labour or less labour at short notice 7 Zero hour contracts often suit students e.g. they can work less during times of exams and more in the holidays
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