ONS Labour Market figures for April to June 2018 show that there were 32.39 million people in work, which is 313,000 more than for a year earlier. There were 1.36 million unemployed people, which is 124,000 fewer than for a year earlier. The unemployment rate was 4.0%, the lowest since December 1974 to February 1975. There were 780,000 people employed on “zero-hours contracts” in their main job, 104,000 fewer than for a year earlier.
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This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.
