FAQs

All items: Fixed-term contracts

Where an individual has been employed on a fixed-term contract to cover adoption leave, can the employer terminate the contract if the employee on adoption leave decides to return early?
Where a fixed-term employee's contract is due to terminate while they are on maternity leave, must the employer re-employ them at the end of the maternity leave?
Can an underperforming employee on a fixed-term contract be dismissed before the end of the fixed term?
Given that the expiry of a fixed-term contract constitutes dismissal, what will usually be a fair reason for dismissal?
If a redundant employee accepts alternative work for a fixed term, what are their rights when that fixed term comes to an end?
At what point does an employee who has been employed on a series of successive fixed-term contracts become a permanent employee?
Can an employee be employed indefinitely on fixed-term contracts?
Can a fixed-term contract be terminated before the end of the term if the post is redundant?
If a fixed-term position becomes permanent, should it be offered to the current post-holder, or should the position be advertised first?
Are employees on fixed-term contracts entitled to statutory notice of their dismissal?

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