employment contract for a limited period of time
fixed-term contract , also: fixed term contract

They signed fixed-term contracts under private law specifying objectives and pay.

In the current economic environment, it may be difficult securing fixed-term contracts or permanent work as a consultant.

This could be a on a freelance or fixed-term contract if you're not likely to require a full-time position.

There may be times when it's best for your business to take on somebody on a fixed-term contract.

Retailers hiring staff to meet summer peaks are less likely to use simple fixed-term contracts.

There are still people who sign unilateral fixed-term contracts for 15 years.

Why has the share of people with involuntary fixed-term contracts and no long-term security reached over 6.5%?

How many staff on fixed-term contracts are there normally at the Commission?

We need a comprehensive staff reform, which in my view should include an end to jobs for life and introduce fixed-term contracts instead.

You were in a pool of temporary/casual workers on fixed-term contracts.