1. An employment contract that specifies a predetermined number of working hours per week or month that an employee must work, typically with set start and end times.
She prefers a fixed-hours contract because it provides stable income and predictable schedules.
Ela prefere um contrato de horário fixo porque oferece renda estável e horários previsíveis.
2. A contract that guarantees a minimum number of hours of work per pay period, distinguishing it from zero-hours or on-call arrangements.
The new employee signed a fixed-hours contract for 40 hours per week.
O novo funcionário assinou um contrato de horário fixo para 40 horas por semana.