Common use of Fixed Term Employees Clause in Contracts

Fixed Term Employees. A fixed term employee is a person who is initially employed for a period of not more than 6 months, which fact shall be recorded in a letter to the employee at the time of the engagement. Should it be necessary to continue to engage the employee beyond the six months, the employee shall be offered permanent employment unless there is a clear and compelling reason not to. Such clear and compelling reason will be documented and agreed at the time of the extension.