Contracts

Question 1

Permanent

Answer 1

This contract is one that does not have an end date. The employee is employed for the foreseeable future. It is a safe, secure job.

Question 2

Temporary

Answer 2

This contract is one that does not last indefinitely but the date when the employment ends is not specifically stated.

Question 3

Fixed-Term

Answer 3

This contract is for a specified period of time. The contract will state an end date e.g a 1 Year Contract.

Question 4

Zero-Hours

Answer 4

This contract is where the employer has no obligation to offer the employee a specified number of hours of work, but the employees has an obligation to accept the employment assignments offered - they could face disciplinary action if they repeatedly reject work or turn it down without valid reasons.

Question 5

Casual

Answer 5

This contract is one where the employer isn’t obliged to offer any work. However, with this type of contract, the employee is not obliged to accept work when offered.