Frequently asked questions about fixed-term contracts

To offer employment on a fixed-term contract is common practice for many organisations, especially when posts are funded only for a set period of time.

So when the funding expires, and no new funding has been secured, then the employee just reaches the end of their contract and leaves……right? In reality it isn’t as simple as that.

Our fact-sheet aims to clear up the confusion surrounding fixed-term contracts by answering some of the most frequently asked questions about this subject. Click here to read our factsheet