Remote People offers indefinite employment agreements as the standard form of employment contract for individuals hired in the Philippines.
Understanding Indefinite Employment
An indefinite (or unlimited) employment agreement refers to a contract that does not specify an end date. This type of agreement is considered the default under Philippine labor law and applies to both full-time and part-time positions offered by Remote People.
Indefinite contracts provide ongoing employment unless terminated in accordance with applicable legal provisions and company policy.
Use of Fixed-Term Contracts
Although fixed-term employment agreements are recognized under Philippine law, Remote People does not commonly utilize this arrangement. In rare cases where a fixed-term agreement may be considered, it is important to note the following:
Employees under a fixed-term contract are generally entitled to the same rights and benefits as those under an indefinite contract.
Early termination of a fixed-term agreement may result in additional costs, as the employee may be entitled to receive all outstanding wages and benefits up to the originally agreed expiration date of the contract.
This potential financial liability makes fixed-term agreements less practical in most employment situations.
Summary
Standard Agreement: Indefinite (no fixed end date)
Applicable To: Both full-time and part-time roles
Fixed-Term Contracts: Rarely used; may involve additional termination costs
Remote People adopts the indefinite employment model to align with local labor standards and promote long-term employment relationships.