When terminating a fixed-term employment contract, the employer
will need to state the reason for the termination.
This new obligation stems from a draft amendment to the Labour
Code.
This is a revolutionary change, as it nearly equates a
fixed-term employment contract with an indefinite-term contract as
regards termination. It imposes additional responsibilities on HR
departments and managers.
The stated reason for the termination, as with an
indefinite-term contract, will have to be true, actual and
justified. This will be subject to judicial review.
Moreover, when the fixed-term employee is subject to trade union
protection, the employer will be required to consult with the trade
union about the intention to terminate the contract. Currently,
there is no such obligation.
