The state of performing incomplete or poor quality work for pay. For example, suppose a video editor is hired to produce five 10-minute videos. If the client receives four two-minute videos, the video editor may be non-compliant with regard to the contract. Non-compliance may be actionable.
Definition. An employee who works under contract for an employer. A contract employee is hired for a specific job at a specific rate of pay. A contract employee does not become a regular addition to the staff and is not considered a permanent employee.
A fixed-term employment contract is a legal agreement that an employer signs with what is known as a contract employee. It outlines specific duties, payment terms and the ending date, after which the employee leaves the company unless he is retained under a new contract.