continuing contracts

[/kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ ˈkɒntræcts/]
nounpl: continuing contracts
contratos contínuos
1. Employment or service contracts that automatically renew or remain in effect without a specified end date, continuing until one party terminates them
Many universities offer continuing contracts to their faculty members after a probationary period.
Muitas universidades oferecem contratos contínuos aos seus professores após um período probatório.
2. Long-term agreements that maintain their validity indefinitely unless formally cancelled or renegotiated
The continuing contracts between the supplier and retailer ensure stable business relationships.
Os contratos contínuos entre o fornecedor e o varejista garantem relacionamentos comerciais estáveis.
3. Ongoing contractual arrangements in labor law that provide job security by continuing beyond initial terms
After three years, the employee transitioned from a fixed-term to a continuing contract.
Após três anos, o funcionário passou de um contrato de prazo fixo para um contrato contínuo.
In Brazil, continuing contracts (contratos contínuos) are regulated by the CLT (Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho) and are preferred by workers as they provide greater job security and statutory protections. In the USA, continuing contracts are particularly common in academia and public institutions, representing a form of job security less common in the private sector. The concept differs from European tenure systems but provides similar protections in institutional settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
permanent contractsindefinite contractsopen-ended contractsrenewal contractsat-will employment
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed-term contractstemporary contractslimited contractsone-time contractstime-bound agreements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contratos contínuos
Most common term in Brazilian employment law and HR contexts
São Paulo
contratos por prazo indeterminado
Alternative legal terminology used in formal employment contracts
Portugal
contratos por tempo indeterminado
Portuguese legal standard for ongoing employment arrangements
General English-speaking USA
continuing contracts
Primarily used in academic and institutional employment contexts

Related Words

contract terminationemployment agreementprobationary periodcontract renewaljob securityseverance

Related Idioms & Phrases

job for life (similar concept but outdated)
secure employment
renewable agreement
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