You can enter into a permanent employment contract (‘permanent contract’) with an employee, without a set end date. However, employers often have a need for more flexibility. You can also enter into a fixed-term employment contract (‘temporary contract’) with the employee, with a set end date. Upon reaching this date, the employment contract ends automatically. Other flexible employment relations can also meet your needs for flexibility, such as: An on-call contract (zero-hours contract, mini-max contract or on-call contract with pre-agreement) An agency work employment contract A payroll contract; or A freelance contract/assignment agreement with a freelancer