contract position

[/ˈkɒntrækt pəˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: contract positions
posição temporária por contrato
1. A job or employment role offered for a fixed period, typically specified in a written contract, rather than permanent employment
She accepted a contract position as a marketing consultant for six months.
Ela aceitou uma posição temporária por contrato como consultora de marketing por seis meses.
2. A temporary or interim role filled by an independent contractor or external professional
The company hired a contract position to cover the maternity leave.
A empresa contratou uma posição temporária para cobrir a licença maternidade.
In Brazil, contract positions are increasingly common in corporate environments as companies seek flexibility. In the USA, contract positions are widespread across tech, consulting, and healthcare sectors, often offering competitive hourly rates but without benefits of permanent employment. This distinction between permanent and contract work is significant for labor rights and employee benefits in both cultures.
NYC Slang
gig role / temp gig
Synonyms / Sinônimos
temporary positionfixed-term positioncontract rolecontract jobinterim position
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent positionfull-time positionindefinite employment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição temporária por contrato / cargo por contrato
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
posição contratada
Alternative usage in business centers
Rio de Janeiro
posição de contrato temporário
More formal expression
Portugal
posição de contrato a termo
Portuguese variant using 'a termo' for fixed-term

Related Words

contractorfreelanceremployment contractjob contracttemporary employmentfixed-term employment

Related Idioms & Phrases

on contract
contract work
hired on contract
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