The temporary contract
Example: Temporary contract provides short-term employment for a fixed period
Definition
"The temporary contract" refers to an employment agreement that lasts for a specific, limited duration, offering short-term work without the permanence of a standard contract. It provides employees with jobs for fixed periods, often used to meet short-term business needs or cover absences.
Etymology
The phrase "the temporary contract" combines 'temporary,' deriving from the Latin 'temporarius,' meaning lasting a short time, and 'contract,' from Latin 'contractus,' meaning a drawn-together agreement. Did you know? The concept of temporary contracts gained prominence as labor markets became more flexible in the 20th century, adapting to changing economic demands.
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"The temporary contract" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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