FAQs

All items: Termination of fixed-term contracts

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?
Can an employee claim unfair dismissal where a contract that was entered into for the completion of a specific task comes to an end?
Can a person on a fixed-term contract make any claims on the employer if the contract is terminated?
Can an employee claim unfair dismissal on expiry of a fixed-term contract of employment?

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