Fixed term contract positions

peasant

What's the procedure with them?

Ok, so the employer gives you a contract for a year which they may or may not renew ...but what about the employee?
Can you leave at all? Are there standard/common notice periods? Are all contracts different or are there minimal reqiurements set down in employment law somewhere?

In the current situation it would be a bit of a bummer to get stuck in a contract job which you can't leave while a better, permanent postion passes you by never to return again.

Paulyh

you just need to give notice when leaving, normally 1 month unless otherwise stated in your contract.
read the contract carefully........all the info is here........ http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/employment/employment-rights-and-conditions/contracts-of-employment/fixed-term-or-specified-purpose-contracts

peasant

ahhh, the internet ...isn't it marvellous.

Wouldn't even have thought of looking there ...thanks very much !

Paulyh

no problem. i have been on a fixed term contract for the past 3 years, its coming to an end in October, so i have been making myself very familiar with the rights surrounding the ending of contracts..............i'm preparing myself for war! :D:D:D:D:D

Magenta

What's the difference between an open-ended contract and a permanent job- I'm guessing you're always "temporary" when you're on a contract and so can be let go at any time, is that it?

peasant

Magenta wrote: »

What's the difference between an open-ended contract and a permanent job?

none ...different name for the same thing