Fixed-Term Employment Contract
/ˌfɪkst tɜrm ɛmˈplɔɪmənt ˈkɑntrækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A contractual agreement between employer and employee specifying employment for a predetermined duration.
She was hired under a fixed-term employment contract lasting one year.
- (n.) An employment contract that automatically terminates upon the expiration of the stated term without requiring notice.
The fixed-term employment contract ended on December 31 without renewal.
Forms
- fixed-term employment contract
- fixed-term employment contracts
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Commentary
Fixed-term employment contracts must clearly specify duration to avoid implied indefinite employment; legal protections for employees may vary by jurisdiction.
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