Intermittent work

On-call work

A contract under which the worker is available for discontinuous or intermittent services.

This page is for general information only. Regulations may change over time: for operational decisions, always check the current legal text and consult a labour advisor.

Intermittent, or on-call, work is designed for non-continuous activities where work is requested at specific times. It may be fixed-term or open-ended.

Correct management requires attention to usage conditions, mandatory communications and any availability allowance.

Purpose

Understand when the instrument is consistent with the organisational or professional need.

Form and rules

Check documents, limits, information duties and applicable conditions.

Ongoing management

Monitor duration, deadlines, renewals, communications and compliance duties.

Operational attention

Incorrect classification of the relationship may have economic and legal consequences.

Reading guide

01

When it is used

Identify the concrete need that makes this instrument relevant.

02

Who is involved

Clarify the parties involved, responsibilities, obligations and protections.

03

What to check

Verify limits, conditions, duration, form and required compliance duties.

04

How to monitor it

Correctly manage the evolution of the relationship and legal updates.