Right to guaranteed hours, reasonable shift notice and short-notice payments
What’s happening
Workers on zero or low hours will gain a right to guaranteed hours reflecting hours regularly worked, reasonable notice of shifts, and payment when shifts are canceled or changed at short notice.
What to do
Model the cost for hourly and casual workforces and start tracking hours worked and notice given.
How Workbliss can help
Workbliss sessions on energy and healthy boundaries, plus manager training, help teams adjust to new working patterns.
Plan support for your teamsSource
gov.uk. Checked October 19, 2026.