Question

    What does "fixed term employment" mean according to the

    Code on Social Security?
    A An employee is engaged indefinitely with no written contract Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B An employee is engaged on the basis of a written contract of employment for a fixed period, with hours of work, wages, allowances, and benefits not less than those of a permanent employee doing the same or similar work Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C An employee is hired temporarily with no entitlement to the same benefits as a permanent employee Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D An employee is engaged for a fixed period but with no eligibility for any benefits Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E An employee is hired on a permanent basis with guaranteed job security. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 2 Definitions: (34) "fixed term employment" means the engagement of an employee on the basis of a written contract of employment for a fixed period: Provided that— (a) his hours of work, wages, allowances and other benefits shall not be less than that of a permanent employee doing the same work or work of a similar nature; and (b) he shall be eligible for all benefits, under any law for the time being in force, available to a permanent employee proportionately according to the period of service rendered by him even if his period of employment does not extend to the required qualifying period of employment.

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