A contract that provides work on an as-needed basis without guaranteed hours is called?

• A. Fixed-term
• B. Zero-hours contract
• C. Casual contract
• D. Part-time

Answer: (B)

The main idea being tested is an agreement where work is offered as needed and no hours are guaranteed. That description fits a zero-hours contract. It’s different from a fixed-term contract, which has a set end date; part-time implies regularly scheduled hours but fewer than full-time; and casual contracts can vary in meaning but aren’t the standard term used for no-guaranteed-hours arrangements. The key feature is that the employer can call workers in as needed while not committing to a set number of hours, giving flexibility to the business but leaving the worker with income uncertainty.