This contract is one that does not have an enddate. The employee is employed for the foreseeablefuture. 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 specificallystated.
Fixed-Term
This contract is for a specifiedperiod of time. The contract will state an enddate e.g. a oneyear contract.
Zero-hours
This contract is one where the employer has noobligation to offer the employee a specifiednumber of hourswork, 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.