Fixed Term Workers
Sometimes it makes more sense for both the employer and the employee to agree a fixed term contract. In that way both parties know how long it is intended that the employment should last. This is fine so long as the employee on a fixed term contract is not treated less favourably than permanent employees.
Examples of less favourable treatment include:
- training
- promotion
- benefits
- selection for redundancy
If your fixed term contract is 51 weeks or less you will not be able to claim unfair dismissal but you might still have a claim for discrimination.
We have advised many employees on things like:
- the benefits of a fixed term contract versus a permanent contract
- the wording of fixed term contracts
- extending fixed term contracts
- bringing a fixed term contract to an end prematurely
To speak to someone who can advise on fixed term contract issues or any other employment related issue call, email or request a call back from one of our specialist lawyers.