kontrakterade

Kontrakterade is a Swedish adjective derived from kontraktera, meaning bound by a contract. It describes a person, service, or entity that operates under a contractual agreement rather than a permanent arrangement. The term is commonly used in business, employment, procurement, and project delivery to indicate that obligations, responsibilities, duration, and compensation are defined by a contract.

In employment, a kontrakterad worker is typically engaged on a fixed-term or temporary basis, contrasting with a fast anställd (permanent employee). In procurement and consulting, kontrakterade uppdrag or tjänster refer to assignments provided by a contracted supplier, contractor, or consultant. The concept is also relevant in construction, IT outsourcing, and professional services where deliverables, timelines, and payment are set forth in a contract.

Legal and practical implications: A kontrakt outlines rights and duties of each party, including scope of work, deliverables, deadlines, payment terms, termination conditions, and liability. Because the status is contract-based rather than a specific legal category, the exact rights and obligations depend on the terms of the individual agreement and applicable civil or labor law. In many contexts, additional clauses such as confidentiality, non-compete, or data protection may be included.

Etymology and usage: The word reflects the broader legal and economic practice of binding arrangements through written contracts. While widely understood in Swedish business language, the precise implications of being kontrakterad vary by sector, contract type, and jurisdiction.

See also: avtal, kontrakt, anställning, uppdrag, entreprenad.