The toll of zero-hours contracts on the health of millennials has been revealed in a study that showed those not guaranteed a minimum number of work hours were less likely to feel healthy than peers who had stable contracts.
The research, conducted by the UCL Institute of Education, also showed that those on zero-hours contracts were at greater risk of mental health problems. The study was released as part of research looking at young people’s experiences of work.
It has prompted concern among unions and MPs, who are calling for the government to crack down on exploitative employment arrangements.
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