Zero hour contracts on bus service
| Authority | Department of Infrastructure |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2019-11-11 |
| Outcome | All information sent |
| Outcome date | 2019-12-03 |
| Case ID | 1041661 |
Summary
A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure regarding the number of bus service employees on zero-hour contracts and their pay rates. The authority disclosed that 179 staff members are on such contracts across minibus and big bus sections, with specific hourly rates and holiday pay details provided.
Key Facts
- 96 staff in the minibus section are employed on zero-hour contracts.
- 83 staff driving big buses are employed on zero-hour contracts.
- Minibus staff are paid £10.54 per hour plus 8% holiday pay.
- Big bus staff on the new pay scale earn between £11.19 and £12.51 per hour.
- Big bus staff on the old pay scale earn £14.13 on weekdays and £20.03 on weekends.
Data Disclosed
- 96
- 83
- £10.54
- 8%
- £11.19
- £12.51
- £14.13
- £20.03
- 2019-11-11
- 2019-12-03
- 1041661
Original Request
How many people are employed on the bus services including the dial,a bus are employed on zero hour contracts? What rate of pay per hour is paid
Data Tables (1)
Data Tables (reformatted)
| Bus Service Section | Number of Staff | Rate of Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus section | 96 | £10.54 per hour (+8% holiday pay) |
| Big buses (New pay scale) | 83 | £11.19 - £12.51 per hour (+8% holiday pay) |
| Big buses (Old pay scale) | 83 | £14.13 (Monday-Friday), £20.03 (Weekends) (+8% holiday pay) |
Full Response Text
Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF
Contact: FOI Response Team/AQ/TC/MF Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im
Our ref: 1041661 2 December 2019
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 11 November 2019 and which states (sic):
"How many people are employed on the bus services including the dial,a bus are employed on zero hour contracts? What rate of pay per hour is paid"
The Department has the following number of zero contract employees in bus services: • Minibus section - 96 staff - £10.54 per hour (+8% holiday pay) • Big buses - 83 staff - variable rate of pay: o New pay scale £11.19-£12.51 (+8% holiday pay) o Old pay scale £14.13 Monday-Friday, £20.03 weekends (+8% holiday pay)
Please quote the reference number 1041661 in any future communications.
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