Termination at Project and Term End
Fixed term contracts normally end when they reach the agreed end date.
Dismissal occurs if that term expires and the employment contract is not renewed. If the employee has two years’ service, the employer must show there is a fair reason for not renewing the contract.
Employees may be entitled to statutory redundancy payments after two years if the reason for non-renewal is redundancy.
An employment contract can be considered a fixed term employment contract even if there is a provision for prior notice.
Where employers offer a fixed term employment contract, the dates and duration of that fixed term must be specified in the terms and conditions of employment.