Since 6 December 2023, there have been limitations on how fixed term contracts that terminate at the end of a set period can be used. These include time limitations, renewal limitations and consecutive contract limitations.

There are exceptions to when these limitations apply. Some of the exceptions (known as the additional exceptions) relate to specific sectors. Previously, all of the additional exceptions were temporary.

 

 

 

From 1 November 2026, changes apply to some of the additional exceptions. These changes include:

These changes apply to the charities and not-for-profit sector and the medical or health research sector.

To learn more, go to our news article New Fixed Term Contract Information Statement.
 

 

We've published a new FCTIS to reflect recent changes to the fixed term contract exceptions.

The FTCIS provides fixed term employees with information about fixed term employment, including the rules about when fixed term contracts are allowed to be made.

Employers need to give fixed term employees the version of the FTCIS that’s in place when the employer enters into a fixed term contract with the employee. If a contract begins after 1 November 2026, they need to provide this new version.

Download the new version at Fixed Term Contract Information Statement.