Fixed Term Employment - employed on contract basis for a fixed period; no notice needed

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Fixed Term Employment?

1) It is defined as workman who is employed on contract basis for a fixed period.
2) However on the termination of fixed term employment of the workman, the workman is entitled to notice of termination.
- Published on 10 Oct 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 1
 
  • The concept of Fixed Term Employment define the tenure of employment as well as other associated conditions of service and remunerations, which are provided to regular employees under various labour laws.
  • Fixed term employment was defined as a workman who is employed on a contract basis for a fixed period.
  • Thus the services of workman will be automatically terminated as a result of non-renewal of the contract between the employer and the workman concerned. Separation of service of a workman as a result of non-renewal of the contract of employment between the employer and workman concerned shall not be construed as termination of employment.
  • On the termination of fixed term employment of the workman the workman is not entitled to any notice or pay in lieu thereof.

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