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Termination of a fixed-term employment contract

The defining feature of a fixed-term employment contract is its term nature. Thus, already in the contract the parties specify the date of both the beginning and end of the employment relationship. After a certain period of time, the contract is self-terminating, without the need for either party to terminate it. As a rule, therefore, the intention of the parties should be to engage the employee for a strictly defined period of time, without the possibility of early termination.

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When does the reason for termination by mutual agreement become material?

In the vast majority of cases, the reason for the decision to terminate the employment relationship will not be relevant to the conclusion of the employee-employer agreement.

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Special pension versus pre-retirement protection for employees

Most employees of pre-retirement age are aware of the protection afforded them by the Labor Code on this account. However, is the same protection afforded to a worker of pre-retirement age who is also drawing a special pension?

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Sickness or maternity benefit – withholding of payment and obligation to repay by the Social Security Administration

Recently, the Social Insurance Institution often initiates investigations that may result in the withholding of benefits or the obligation to repay them with interest. Below are the protections available to the insured in such situations.

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Remote work in questions and answers

Remote work was officially introduced into the Labor Code in April 2023. However, its regulation contains many nuances that are worth paying attention to. Answers to some of the questions we are often asked about remote work can be found below.

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Reduced working hours and termination by the employer

When an employer terminates an employment contract, the key factors are the number of employees employed by the employer and the reason that forms the basis for terminating an employee.

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