Contracts – The Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018 / News / By Sinead Grehan Key Measures (1) – 5 Core Terms of employment to be provided in writing within 5 days of commencement of employment. Key Measures (2) – Prohibition on zero hours contracts, unless in exceptional circumstances. VIEW: Key Changes resulting from the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018 and Implications for your Business.