Gomo I think you said yourself something about 0 hour contracts. That way they can work as much as you want them to? If the weather is really bad then no work. I know somebody who was on a zero hour contract but he was working over 40.
while we have an employee on zero contract ( at his request ) you generally won't get people of quality to agree to it - besides its really abused by employers with low or no morals
Darran
Morally it doesnt bother me ill be honest, i started using them after getting stung, i think they are ideal to give someone when starting out at least until they prove themselves then you can give them a proper contract.
Like you say though unlikely to be taken up by guys who want full time work