fixed-term contracts

[FꞮKST-TꞫRM ˈkɑːntrækt]
nounpl: fixed-term contracts
contratos por prazo determinado
1. Employment agreements that specify a predetermined end date or duration, after which the contract automatically expires unless renewed
The company hired three new employees on fixed-term contracts for the summer project.
A empresa contratou três novos funcionários em contratos por prazo determinado para o projeto de verão.
2. Legal agreements in labor law that differ from permanent or indefinite employment contracts
Fixed-term contracts are commonly used in seasonal industries.
Contratos por prazo determinado são comumente usados em indústrias sazonais.
In Brazil, fixed-term contracts are regulated by the CLT and are commonly used for seasonal work, projects, and temporary positions. They became increasingly prevalent during economic downturns as companies sought flexibility. In Portugal, similar contracts (contratos a termo certo) are regulated by the Labor Code and have been subject to EU directives on temporary work. Both countries have legal frameworks specifying maximum renewal periods and protections for workers on such contracts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
temporary contractstime-limited contractsterm contractscontracts for a definite period
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent contractsindefinite contractsopen-ended contractspermanent employment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contratos por prazo determinado
Most common term used in Brazilian labor law (CLT - Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho)
General Brazilian
contratos temporários
Alternative informal term frequently used in business context
Portugal
contratos a termo certo
Official legal terminology used in Portuguese labor law
Portugal
contratos de duração determinada
More formal Portuguese variation

Related Words

employment contractcontract renewalprobationary periodcontract terminationtemporary employmentseverance

Related Idioms & Phrases

end of contract
renewal of contract
contract expiration
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