I have been employed for 5 years on a temp basis, and have just been given a further 3 year contract. I believe that I am entitled to a contract of indefinite duration.
My question is, is there any practical difference between a contract of indefinite duration and being permanent in a job? Is there a set of circumstances that might arrise where it might make a difference?
I have been employed for 5 years on a temp basis, and have just been given a further 3 year contract. I believe that I am entitled to a contract of indefinite duration.
My understanding is that, following four years continuous employment with the same employer, you are deemed in law to be permanent. This is to prevent (or at least make null and void) attempts by employers to keep somebody "temporary" for years on end.
My question is, is there any practical difference between a contract of indefinite duration and being permanent in a job? Is there a set of circumstances that might arrise where it might make a difference?
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