Tag: Fixed-term contract

Fixed-term contracts are one of the most common ways to hire workers in Portugal when a company needs to meet a temporary need. They can be useful, legal, and appropriate. However, they can also be misused, creating serious risks for the employer and insecurity for the worker. A fixed-term contract is not intended to fill a permanent need of the company. It is for justified situations, with a defined term and a concrete reason. When this reason does not exist, is not well written, or does not correspond to reality, the contract may be considered irregular and become a legal problem. In this guide, you will understand how it works, when it can be used, what elements it should contain, the limits of duration and renewal, what rights the worker has, and when an online legal consultation helps to avoid mistakes.