The length of time that an Employment Contract is valid depends on whether the employee works in a permanent or fixed-term position. A permanent position doesn’t include a set end date in the contract, while a fixed-term position does. Without an end date, the contract remains in effect until either party terminates the agreement. Depending on your reasons for termination, you may or may not need to notify the other party. For instance, an employer may immediately fire an employee for breach of contract. Alternatively, an employee might hand in a resignation letter within the notice period specified in their Employment Contract. In contrast, the contract automatically expires with a set end date. Neither party needs to give any notice to end employment. A contract with a set end date applies to fixed-term positions, such as seasonal work like summer internships or tourism jobs. Keep in mind that the validity of certain clauses in an Employment Contract can extend past an employee’s employment period. For example, a confidentiality clause can remain in effect for years after the employee leaves the company. This clause restricts the employee from sharing confidential information about the company for a set period or an unlimited time.