Temporary Contract
/ˈtɛmpərɛri ˈkɒntrækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A fixed-term employment or service agreement that lasts for a limited period, often to meet temporary needs of an employer.
She was hired under a temporary contract to cover maternity leave.
- (n.) A legally binding agreement that automatically terminates upon the expiration of a set duration or the completion of a specified task.
The construction company signed a temporary contract that would end after the project was finished.
Forms
- temporary contract
- temporary contracts
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Commentary
Temporary contracts require clear terms on duration and conditions of termination to avoid misclassification as permanent employment.
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