Understand what employers need to do to manage fixed-term contracts within the law
This guide focuses on fixed-term employees. Fixed-term employees are employed under contracts that will:
This guide, produced in collaboration with law firm Lewis Silkin, is designed to help employers manage fixed-term contracts and understand the legal issues surrounding them. It provides an overview of the difficult issues which can arise from this type of contract, as well as insight into relevant case law. It also includes information and key points for those on fixed-term contracts to help them understand their employment status and rights.
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