Does the law restrict the hiring of fixed-term contract workers?

  • Less than or equal to 12 months
  • 13-36 months
  • 37-60 months
  • 61 months or more
  • No Limit
  • No Data

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2024 in 145 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2024, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 8 countries restrict the length of fixed-term contracts (FTCs) to less than or equal to 12 months.
  • 39 countries allow FTCs of 13-36 months.
  • 36 countries permit FTCs of 37- 60 months.
  • 7 countries let FTCs exceed 61 months.
  • 55 countries do not set a limit on the length of FTCs.