QTVerlängerung

QTVerlängerung refers to the extension of a fixed-term contract, specifically within the context of German employment law. The term is a compound word from "Quartal" (quarter) and "Verlängerung" (extension), implying an extension often made in quarterly increments. This type of contract extension is common in situations where an employer wants to continue employing a worker beyond the initial fixed term but is not yet ready or willing to offer a permanent position. Legally, fixed-term contracts can be extended, but there are regulations regarding the number of permissible extensions and the total duration to prevent potential circumvention of permanent employment rights. Repeated extensions of a fixed-term contract without a valid reason can, in some cases, be challenged as an abuse of the fixed-term employment law and potentially lead to a claim for permanent employment. Employers must carefully consider the legal framework when implementing QTVerlängerungen to avoid legal complications.