Self-complete template. You get an editable Word template, plain-English guidance notes and a completion checklist, emailed within minutes of payment. Written for use in Ireland.
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A fixed-term employment contract in Ireland employs someone for a set period or until a specific task or event is completed. Fixed-term contracts must be handled carefully, particularly on renewal, where objective grounds for the fixed term need to be set out. This template is a fixed-term contract for your role covering duration, objective grounds, duties, pay, hours, leave, notice and the statutory core terms.
What’s included
- Editable Word template written for use in Ireland
- Plain-English guidance notes explaining each section
- Completion checklist
- Delivered by email after payment — you fill it in yourself
Not included: legal advice, tailoring, review, witnessing or filing.
Who this is for
- Employers covering maternity leave or other long-term absence
- Businesses hiring for a specific project
- Employers taking on seasonal staff for a defined period
- Employers renewing or extending an existing fixed-term contract
How it works
- Pay the price shown on this page by card.
- The template, guidance notes and checklist are emailed to you.
- Complete the template yourself using the guidance notes.
- If you want your completed document checked, ask a solicitor of your choice — you can find one through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fixed-term employment contract cost in Ireland?
The price of this self-complete template is shown at the top of this page. You pay once and there are no further charges from us. The price covers the template and guidance notes only — it does not include legal advice or review by a solicitor.
Can a fixed-term contract be renewed in Ireland?
Yes, but renewals need care. When renewing, the employer must set out in writing the objective grounds for renewing on a fixed-term basis, and successive contracts can in some circumstances give the employee a right to a contract of indefinite duration.
Do fixed-term employees have the same rights as permanent staff?
Fixed-term employees generally must not be treated less favourably than comparable permanent employees, unless there are objective grounds. The contract should be drafted with this in mind.
For more on employment law for Irish employers and employees, see our Employment Law in Ireland hub.
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