A fixed-term employment contract means that it is agreed in the employment contract that the employment relationship will end at a specific, calendar date/time or due to a specific, defined event, without the need for prior notice of termination.

If an inadmissible fixed term exists, the employment relationship remains in effect and is considered to be concluded for an indefinite period of time, d.h. it becomes a permanent employment contract. In principle, however, it is possible to agree on a terminability in the employment contract due to the freedom of contract. Extraordinary termination is always possible even in a fixed-term employment contract. A fixed-term employment contract must also be agreed in writing.