Document background
This Fixed Term Employment Agreement is designed for use in the German market when establishing temporary employment relationships with a defined end date. It is particularly relevant when hiring for project-based work, temporary replacements, or other situations where a legitimate reason for fixed-term employment exists under German law. The document must comply with the strict requirements of the German Part-Time and Fixed-Term Employment Act (TzBfG), which mandates specific justifications for fixed-term contracts and limits their duration and renewal possibilities. This agreement includes all essential employment terms required by German labor law, such as working hours, compensation, leave entitlements, and notice periods, while specifically addressing the temporary nature of the employment relationship and any associated conditions or limitations.
