Protection regime

Open-ended contract with increasing protections

A protection regime mainly concerning the consequences of unlawful dismissal for workers hired in specific periods and conditions.

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.

The open-ended contract remains the common form of subordinate employment. The increasing-protections regime does not create a different work performance, but affects the consequences provided in case of unlawful dismissal.

The topic is delicate because it combines hiring date, company size, type of dismissal, possible reinstatement and economic indemnities.

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.