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Women's satisfaction with zero-hours contracts in the United Kingdom 2014

Which of the following statements best describes your situation being employed on a zero-hours contract?

The data displays how women employed on a zero-hours contract perceived their employment situation in the UK in 2014. Almost 40% of female employees accepted a zero-hours contract because it was the only work they could find, whereas 25% of those surveyed said they deliberately chose to be employed on a zero-hours contract.

I wanted a zero-hours contract	25
A zero-hours contract was the only work I could find	40
I felt pressure from the company to accept a zero-hours contract	17
I was under pressure from the Job Center to take employment	8
Other	11

Women's satisfaction with zero-hours contracts in the United Kingdom 2014

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