fixed-term contracts
[ˈfɪkst tɜːrm ˈkɒntræks]
nounpl: fixed-term contracts
contratos por prazo determinado
1. Employment agreements with a predetermined end date, after which the contract expires unless renewed
The company hired three new employees on fixed-term contracts lasting six months.
A empresa contratou três novos funcionários em contratos por prazo determinado com duração de seis meses.
2. Legal agreements where both parties commit for a specific duration with defined termination conditions
Many universities use fixed-term contracts for temporary teaching positions.
Muitas universidades utilizam contratos por prazo determinado para posições temporárias de ensino.
Fixed-term contracts are increasingly common in Brazil due to labor flexibility laws and economic uncertainty. They are heavily regulated by Brazilian labor law (CLT - Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho), with specific rules about maximum duration, renewal limits, and compensation. In the USA, fixed-term employment is less common and often called 'contract work' or 'temporary employment,' with fewer legal protections than in Brazil.
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