A temporary employment relationship offers little planning security. It can be worthwhile for beginners. You should know that.
- Can the employment contract * be limited for no reason ?
- And how long is a time limit allowed without a reason?
- Read here what is possible and what your rights are.
Employment contract: fixed-term contracts for no reason are only allowed for up to two years
A temporary employment contract can also be seen as an opportunity, especially for those just starting work . This explains Kerstin Plack, consultant for labor and collective bargaining law at the Federal Association of German Employers' Associations (BDA) in a contribution from the portal abi.de.
Also read : Termination: Do you know the most important rules and deadlines?
Temporary employment contract: Bridge to the labor market
A time limit can always be a stress factor , but it builds " bridges in the job market ", says Plack. This applies in particular to applicants who are hardly qualified or who have little professional experience. You then have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills to the employer and gain experience at the same time. In the best case, there is an option for continued employment.
Read here : Termination: This is the statutory notice period
With new hires, employers need no reason to be limited
As a general rule , employers do not need to apply for a time limit for new hires . Such an unreasonable time limit can only be entered for a maximum of two years , explains the expert. The employment relationship can be extended up to three times up to this maximum duration .
Find out more here : May my employment contract be limited for no reason?
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