Common use of FIXED TERM AGREEMENTS Clause in Contracts

FIXED TERM AGREEMENTS. ‌ At the time of appointment to a fixed term position, the employer will give the reason for the fixed term nature of the position. Reasons for fixed terms may include: - the replacement of staff who are on leave - the trial of an entirely new course of study or programme - the undertaking of a defined task for short period - where the position arises in a fixed term funded research project - to maintain flexibility in staffing to meet changing student numbers, research funding, etc - other potential requirements. In order to reduce the uncertainty felt by employees on fixed terms about the future of their employment, the employer will, where possible, inform such employees about the employment circumstances which will arise at the end of their agreements, including whether: - the employee is to be offered further employment - the position occupied by the employee is to be advertised under the State Sector Act - the employee’s employment will cease at the end of the fixed term.