| The purpose of the Act which implements Directive 1999/70/EC of 28 June 1999 concerning the Framework Agreement on Fixed–Term Work concluded by UNICE, CEEP and the ETUC is:
(i) to provide for the improvement of the quality of fixed-term work by ensuring the application of the principle of non-discrimination ( i.e. fixed-term workers may not be treated less favourably than comparable permanent workers) and
(ii) to provide for the removal of discrimination against fixed-term workers where such exists and the establishment of a framework to prevent abuse arising from the use of successive fixed-term employment contracts. |