Fixed-term employment contracts have been extended in some sectors to prevent food waste

2 April 2025 1 min read

By Jesus Garcia

At a glance

Temporary contracts have been extended from 90 to 120 days to address occasional and foreseeable production needs of short duration. In the agro-food sector (covering agriculture, livestock, forestry, and related industries), short-term campaigns are considered valid reasons for these contracts.
This change is retroactive and has been effective since 2 January 2025.

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