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Our fixed term contract extension letter template equips you with a structured framework for effective use.
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
We are writing to confirm the extension of your fixed-term contract with [Company Name]. We have been pleased with your performance and contributions, and after reviewing the needs of the business, we are happy to offer you an extension of your contract.
Details of the Extension:
New Contract Duration:
Your fixed-term contract will now be extended for an additional [X] months, commencing from [start date of extension] and
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The End of Fixed Term Contract Letter Template provides a clear and professional way to confirm that an employee's fixed-term contract will come to an end on the agreed date.
Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.
Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.
Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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How this content is developed and reviewed
The Fixed term contract extension letter template is developed using a practical HR methodology that considers current UK employment legislation, ACAS guidance, CIPD good practice and the real-world HR process it supports. Templates are regularly reviewed and updated, with additional reviews triggered by significant changes to legislation, guidance or established HR practice, helping ensure each document remains practical, relevant and suitable for UK employers.
Darryl Horn, Chartered HR Director
Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.
He has extensive practical experience of managing employment contract processes and founded hrdocbox to provide businesses with practical, professionally developed HR resources grounded in UK employment law and best practice.
HRDocBox has been creating practical UK HR documents since 2009.
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