This Fixed Term Employment Agreement is designed for use when hiring employees for a specified duration or specific project in Ireland. It is particularly suitable for temporary positions, project-based roles, maternity cover, or seasonal work where the employment relationship has a defined end date. The agreement ensures compliance with Irish employment law, particularly the Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003, which provides specific protections for fixed-term workers. The document includes all mandatory terms required by Irish legislation, protects both employer and employee interests, and clearly outlines the temporary nature of the employment relationship while ensuring fixed-term employees receive equal treatment to permanent staff where required by law.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Brief context of the employment arrangement and nature of the fixed-term contract

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Term and Duration: Specific start and end dates of the fixed-term contract, including any renewal provisions or objective grounds for the fixed-term nature

5. Role and Duties: Job title, responsibilities, reporting lines, and location of work

6. Hours of Work: Standard working hours, overtime provisions, and flexibility requirements

7. Remuneration: Salary, payment intervals, deductions, and any variable compensation

8. Benefits: Details of benefits package including pension, insurance, and other perks

9. Holiday and Leave Entitlements: Annual leave, public holidays, sick leave, and other types of leave

10. Probationary Period: Length and terms of probation period, if applicable

11. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding company confidential information

12. Data Protection: Provisions for handling personal data in compliance with GDPR

13. Company Policies: Reference to and incorporation of relevant company policies

14. Termination: Notice periods and grounds for termination

15. Post-Termination Obligations: Return of company property and ongoing confidentiality obligations

16. Governing Law: Specification of Irish law as governing law