indefinite contracts

[/ˌɪndɪˈfɪnɪt ˈkɒntrækt/]
nounpl: indefinite contracts
contratos por tempo indeterminado
1. Employment contracts with no fixed end date, continuing until either party terminates the agreement
Most full-time employees in the company have indefinite contracts that provide job security.
A maioria dos funcionários em tempo integral da empresa possui contratos por tempo indeterminado que oferecem segurança no emprego.
2. Legal agreements that do not specify a termination date or duration period
The landlord and tenant signed indefinite contracts allowing either party to end the lease with proper notice.
O proprietário e o inquilino assinaram contratos por tempo indeterminado, permitindo que qualquer parte rescindisse o aluguel com aviso prévio adequado.
In Brazil, indefinite contracts (contratos por tempo indeterminado) are highly valued as they provide job security and are governed by strong labor laws protecting employee rights. This contrasts with the increasingly common practice of fixed-term contracts. In the USA, employment is typically at-will, making the concept of indefinite contracts less common in practice, though they do exist in certain contexts like unionized positions or civil service roles.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
permanent contractsopen-ended contractscontracts of indefinite durationongoing contracts
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed-term contractstemporary contractsfinite contractstime-limited contracts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contratos por tempo indeterminado
Standard legal and HR terminology used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
contratos por tempo indeterminado
Common in corporate and business contexts, especially in financial sectors
Portugal
contratos sem termo
Alternative Portuguese terminology used in Portuguese labor law

Related Words

employment contracttermination clausenotice periodjob securityfixed-term employment

Related Idioms & Phrases

secure a permanent position
sign on indefinitely
long-term employment
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