Analysis: as there is no one-size-fits-all employment contract, here's a guide to the various contracts which employees may be offered
While the trend during the 20th century shifted towards working eight hours per day up to 48 hours per week, the way in which we work now has changed with the emergence of irregular employment arrangements, including permanent, full-time, part-time, fixed-term and other flexible arrangements.
Just as there are many different types of employment arrangements, there is no one-size-fits-all employment contract. For some people, having a more flexible employment contract is attractive as it can facilitate work while balancing other life commitments such as childcare, caring responsibilities, studying etc.
The nature of your employment arrangement determines your employment contract. If you are hired to work for only a certain number of hours on a regular basis that amount to less than a typical 48 hour working week, it is likely that you have a part-time contract. If you are hired for the purpose of maternity leave cover, then it is likely that you will be provided with a fixed-term contract. The duration of your employment contract is important in respect of your employment rights and entitlements.
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