There is no minimum duration for a temporary employment contract. However, a contract can be renewed twice, up to a maximum of 18 months.
The French Labor Code also stipulates a waiting period. It must be applied in the event of a succession of temporary employment contracts for the same position. If the employee is reappointed to the same position, the waiting period must be respected and is calculated as follows:
For contracts of 14 days or more, the time limit is set at one-third of the duration of the previous contract (including renewals).
For contracts of less than 14 days, it is set at half the duration of the previous contract (including renewals).