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Staffing · Fixed-term employment
Fixed-term employment
TNSL hires and manages people on fixed-term contracts for a defined period, such as a project, a plant start-up or a seasonal peak, on terms that meet the Labour Codes.
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- Associates on TNSL payroll
- 4,000+
- Cities with deployment
- 120+
- Compliance
- Wages, PF, ESI and licences handled
Overview
Hire for the period you need, on terms the law requires
Fixed-term employment lets a company hire people directly for a defined period, without a permanent commitment. The Labour Codes, in force since 21 November 2025, recognise it across all sectors and give fixed-term employees the same terms as permanent staff.
TNSL helps in two ways: it hires fixed-term staff for you and runs their contracts, payroll and compliance; or it employs people on fixed-term contracts on its own payroll for the length of your project.
When fixed-term employment fits
Work with a defined start and end.
Projects
Plant set-ups, system implementations and other work with a clear end date.
Peaks and seasons
Festive demand, harvest seasons and production peaks.
Cover
Long leave, secondments and roles that are open while a permanent hire is made.
Roles we supply
Screened for skills, documents and fitness before deployment, and replaced quickly if someone leaves.
Professional
- Project engineers and managers
- Finance, HR and IT specialists for projects
Operations
- Supervisors and technicians for start-ups and peaks
- Sales and promotion staff for campaigns
Support
- Administrative and data staff
- Customer support for launches
Fixed-term employment under the Labour Codes
What employers must provide to fixed-term employees, as of November 2026.
What it is
Fixed-term employment is direct employment under a written contract for a fixed period, as defined in the Code on Industrial Relations, 2020. It is different from contract labour supplied by a contractor.
Equal terms
Hours of work, wages, allowances and other benefits must be no less than those of a permanent worker doing the same or similar work.
Statutory benefits
Fixed-term employees receive the statutory benefits available to permanent workers in proportion to their period of service, including PF and ESI where applicable.
Gratuity after one year
Under the Code on Social Security, 2020, fixed-term employees qualify for gratuity after one year of service, instead of five, paid pro rata. Ministry of Labour FAQs (March 2026) confirm an 11-month engagement does not qualify.
End of the term
Termination on expiry or non-renewal of the contract is not retrenchment. Early termination is a separate matter and must follow the contract and the law.
A clear written contract
The contract should state the start date, duration, role, reporting and pay. Renewals are allowed and should be documented each time.
Rules continue to be clarified through Ministry FAQs and state rules; TNSL applies the position in force when each contract is issued. Position as of November 2026; this is general information, not legal advice.
How we run your workforce
One partner from the first hire to every month’s payroll.
- 01Plan the requirement
Roles, numbers, shifts, wages and start dates agreed upfront, with a plan for peaks and replacements.
- 02Source and screen
Local sourcing through field networks, skill centres, job portals and referrals, with checks on skills, documents and fitness.
- 03Onboard and deploy
Appointment letters, PF and ESI registration, induction and safety briefing before day one.
- 04Pay and comply
Attendance, payroll, statutory deposits and registers every month, with challans and records shared as agreed.
Case studies
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Questions employers ask about fixed-term employment
What is fixed-term employment?
Direct employment under a written contract for a fixed period, as defined in the Code on Industrial Relations, 2020, with the same pay and benefits as permanent staff doing similar work.
Do fixed-term employees get gratuity?
Yes. Under the Code on Social Security, 2020, fixed-term employees qualify for gratuity after one year of service, paid pro rata. An 11-month engagement does not qualify.
Is non-renewal of a fixed-term contract retrenchment?
No. Termination on expiry or non-renewal of the contract is excluded from retrenchment under the Code on Industrial Relations.
Can fixed-term employees be paid less than permanent staff?
No. Their hours, wages, allowances and benefits must be no less than those of a permanent worker doing the same or similar work.
How is fixed-term employment different from contract staffing?
A fixed-term employee is employed directly under a contract for a set period. Contract staff are employed by a contractor such as TNSL and deployed at your site.
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