Quote Originally Posted by oldcolner View Post
I accept some companies like that MacDonalds franchise seems to be are unfair and or unreasonable but used properly they can benefit workers too BT

Flexibility
Zero hours contracts can be particularly appealing to people who need the flexibility of being able to turn down work, or not having a particular schedule. Students in particular find these kinds of contracts a great way to work as you can turn down hours during busier study times.

Opportunity
Taking on a job with a zero hours contract can be a great way to get your foot in the door of a company you really want to work for if they don’t have a full-time fixed contract available for you. Making yourself known while working on a flexible contract can be a good way to make yourself available for consideration should something more permanent arise. Make the most of the flexibility by showing your availability to work at short notice and at unusual times if possible.

It can also be good for those that don’t mind working unusual hours outside the standard 9-5 that many jobs offer. You can also, in theory, take holiday whenever you want without having to get it cleared from your boss first.

Extra Income
As there are no set hours, one of the upsides of zero hours contracts is the ability to pack in extra hours as they become available, so if you need extra money one month, you might be able to work twice the hours you worked the previous month and earn extra money.

Similarly, as you’re not tied into any particular hours with one company, you should be able to work for more than one company at a time.
All well and good OC, but like V_C says, McDonalds in particular, treats its employees like sh!t and get away with it because the kids have no protection or worker's rights.