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| | The use of successive fixed term contacts will be limited to a maximum of 4 years unless their use for a longer period can be objectively justified. So, from 1 October 2002, if fixed-term employees have their contracts renewed, or if they are re-engaged on a new fixed-term contract, when they have already been continuously employed for 4 years or longer, the renewed or new contract will take effect as a permanent contract, unless a further fixed-term can be objectively justified. However, a period of service before 10 July 2002 does not count towards this 4-year period. The statutory limit of 4 years can be overridden by collective or workplace agreements provided they specify the maximum duration of successive fixed term contracts, the maximum number of contracts and/or objective reasons justifying the renewal of fixed term contracts where appropriate. However, there is no limit on the length of a first fixed term contract - the statutory limit applies only in the case of renewed contracts. |
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