Contracts

• Permanent


  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.
• Temporary


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


  This contract is for a specified period of time. The contract will state an end date e.g. a one year contract.
• Zero-hours


  This contract is one where the employer has no obligation to offer the employee a specified number of hours work, but the employee has an obligation to accept the employment assignments offered.
• Casual


  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.