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Employers must not treat fixed-term employees less favourably than permanent employees.

Fixed-term employees therefore have the right to:

  • the same pay and conditions
  • the same or equivalent benefits package
  • be informed about permanent employment opportunities in the organisation
  • protection against being selected for redundancy or dismissal simply by virtue of being on a fixed term contract
  • Auto Enrolment to Pension Scheme. (Employer to auto enrol eligible employees onto a suitable Pension Scheme will apply for employees on a fixed term contract).

Anyone who’s worked continually for the same employer for 2 years or more has the same redundancy rights as a permanent employee.

Further Reading:

For further information please see:

https://www.gov.uk/fixed-term-contracts/employees-rights