New Fixed Term Contract Information Statement
Published 2 November 2026
A new version of the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement has been published.
We also cover recent changes to some additional fixed term contract exceptions.
On this page:
- Fixed term contracts
- New Fixed Term Contract Information Statement published
- Changes to additional fixed term contract exceptions
- What you can do now
- Keep up to date
- Tools and resources
- Related information
Fixed term contracts
A fixed term contract terminates at the end of a set period (for example, the contract ends on a set date or after a set period of time or a season).
There are limitations on how fixed term contracts that terminate at the end of a set period can be used. These include time limitations, renewal limitations and consecutive contract limitations.
There are exceptions to when these limitations apply. Some of the exceptions relate to specific sectors.
New Fixed Term Contract Information Statement published
We've published a new Fixed Term Contract Information Statement (FTCIS).
The FTCIS provides fixed term employees with information about fixed term employment, including the rules about when fixed term contracts are allowed to be made.
Employers need to give fixed term employees the version of the FTCIS that’s in place when the employer enters into a fixed term contract with the employee. If a contract begins after 1 November 2026, they need to provide this new version.
We’ve updated the FTCIS to reflect recent changes to fixed term contract exceptions. Download the latest copy at Fixed Term Contract Information Statement.
Changes to additional fixed term contract exceptions
From 1 November 2026, there are changes to some fixed term contract additional exceptions.
The following sectors now have ongoing exceptions:
- charities and not-for-profit
- medical or health research.
Previously, these additional exceptions were due to end on 31 October 2026.
There have also been changes to the funding requirements for the exceptions to apply to these 2 sectors, including that more than 50% of funding for the position must come from certain sources.
These changes apply to fixed term contracts entered into on or after 1 November 2026.
Access our updated information at Additional fixed term contract exceptions.
What you can do now
You can:
- read the updated list of additional exceptions at Additional fixed term contract exceptions
- download an updated copy of the Fixed Term Contract Information Statement
- access our advice on fixed term contracts: Fixed term contract employees.
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