short-term contracts

Limited duration deals

Short-term contracts are employment or business agreements with a limited duration, typically lasting weeks to months rather than years.

They're common in project-based work, seasonal employment, and consulting: She's been stringing together short-term contracts since the layoff.

The arrangement offers flexibility but usually lacks the benefits and security of permanent positions.

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Ongoing work with no termination date

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