What counts as a fixed-term contract
Employees are on a fixed-term contract if both of the following apply:
they have an employment contract with the organisation they work for
their contract ends on a particular date, or on completion of a specific task, eg a project
Workers do not count as fixed-term employees if they:
have a contract with an agency rather than the company they’re working for
are a student or trainee on a work-experience placement
are working under a contract of apprenticeship
are a member of the armed forces
They may be a fixed-term employee if they are:
a seasonal or casual employee taken on for up to 6 months during a peak period
a specialist employee for a project
covering for maternity leave
See also:
For further information on Fixed-term Employment Contracts, see GOV.UK's website.