As a basic principle, the legal provisions that apply up until the end of a fixed-term contract are the same as those for permanent contracts. If your contract end date falls during pregnancy or ...

A: Most software contracts have the following unfavorable terms in common, and here are my suggestions for ameliorating them: ...

Nearly 300 special constables (Sea) serving in the Cyprus police force are set to leave their posts this summer as their fixed-term contracts expire, sparking discontent and potential protests among ...

Italy is also back in the EC's crosshairs for suspected discriminatory working conditions in the public sector and the alleged abuse of fixed-term contracts in the public sector. Brussels has sent ...

There is a fallacious belief that hiring staff on the basis of a fixed-term contract will make life easier for the employer. This is often not the case, especially when the employer wants to end the ...

So how many times can an employer extend a short-term contract before they need to offer an unlimited one? As opposed to unlimited job contracts, fixed-term contracts are seen as good for ...

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This article continues a series offering practical guidance to developers, owners, and project teams on how to proactively harmonize ...

To find out more, read the section on accident insurance. Period of notice Non-permanent employment contracts run out at the end of the fixed term, without a period of notice, unless otherwise agreed ...

limit the use of successive fixed term contracts (this aspect of the legislation will come into full effect in July 2006) and, prevent fixed term employees being treated less favourably than similar ...

Fixed Term Contracts Policy (PDF, 110kB) - sets out the University policy on the use and treatment of fixed-term contracts. For Managers: FTC Managers Guidance (PDF, 227kB) - guidance for managers on ...