Zero hour contracts

Summary

A request was made to the Isle of Man Cabinet Office to determine the number of government employees on zero-hour contracts. The authority disclosed that 2,143 individuals hold only casual contracts, while 2,174 hold both casual and substantive contracts.

Key Facts

• The request was received on 11 November 2019 and responded to on 3 December 2019.
• There are 2,143 individuals holding a zero hours (casual) contract only in the Isle of Man Government.
• There are 2,174 individuals who hold both a casual and a substantive contract.
• The response was issued by the Cabinet Office in Douglas.
• The requester has the right to an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner if dissatisfied.

Data Disclosed

• 2,143
• 2,174
• 2019-11-11
• 2019-12-03
• 1040361

Original Request

How many government employees are retained on zero hour contracts

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Government Office Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PN Telephone: (+44) 01624 686244 Website: www.gov.im/co

Our ref: 1040361 3 December 2019

Dear ###

We write further to your request received on 11 November 2019 which states:

"How many government employees are retained on zero hour contracts"

Our response to your request is as follows: There are 2,143 individuals holding a zero hours (casual) contract only in Isle of Man Government. There are a further 2,174 individuals who hold both a casual and a substantive contract

Please quote the reference number 1040361 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely