Fixed Term Contract

the duration of fixed-term contracts in Chile depends on the employee's qualifications. The Chilean Labor Code establishes two different maximum durations for fixed-term contracts based on the employee's educational background:

1. One-year term: If the employee does not hold a technical degree or university degree, the maximum duration of a fixed-term contract is one year. This includes employees with high school education, incomplete higher education, or no formal education.

2. Two-year term: If the employee holds a technical degree from a technical or professional institute, or a university degree from an accredited institution, the maximum duration of a fixed-term contract is extended to two years. This applies to employees who have completed higher education and obtained a degree or professional title.

It is important to note that these maximum durations apply to the total length of the fixed-term contract, including any renewals. A fixed-term contract can be renewed up to two times, but the total duration, including renewals, cannot exceed the maximum allowed duration (one or two years, depending on the employee's qualifications). After two renewals, the contract automatically becomes an indefinite-term contract.

In summary, the maximum duration of fixed-term contracts in Chile depends on the employee's qualifications. Employees without a technical or university degree are subject to a maximum contract duration of one year, while employees with a technical or university degree can have fixed-term contracts of up to two years.