Fixed-Term Employment
/ˌfɪkst tɜrm ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) An employment arrangement binding an employee to work for a specified duration under agreed terms.
The company offered her a fixed-term employment contract lasting two years.
- (n.) A type of contract that expires automatically at the end of the specified term without requiring notice of termination.
Fixed-term employment contracts typically end without renewal unless expressly agreed.
Forms
- fixed-term employment
- fixed-term employments
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Commentary
Fixed-term employment requires careful drafting to specify term length and conditions for renewal or termination to avoid implied permanent status.
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