Projektansættelse

Projektansættelse is a form of temporary employment in which an employer hires an employee specifically to work on a defined project or assignment. The engagement is time-limited and tied to the project’s start and end dates, or to the achievement of milestones. Work performance, deliverables, and reporting lines are usually specified in the contract, as are the project’s budget and funding source. It may involve specialized tasks, limited geographic location, and variable working hours.

Typically, projektansættelse is used when resources are needed for a finite period or for project-based work, as in research projects, software development, construction, or consultancy. It is distinct from ordinary, indefinite employment and from freelance contracts, though it may resemble a fixed-term contract.

Legal and practical considerations: the arrangement is governed by applicable labor law’s fixed-term provisions. Employers may need justification for short-term engagements or for renewing the contract multiple times; employees should seek clarity about duration, renewal possibility, termination rules, and eligibility for benefits consistent with permanent staff. Intellectual property rights and confidentiality obligations are commonly addressed, with work product often owned by the employer or project sponsor.

Advantages for employers include workforce flexibility and budget control; advantages for workers include project exposure and potential skill development. Disadvantages include limited job security and career progression. End date is set, so the contract terminates when the project ends unless renewed or converted to permanent employment.