u/DoubleAcanthaceae588

Context: been working in a cheap labor place through interim agency since beginning of last year, on weekly contracts at first, then changed to monthly. Been working non-stop, without breaks (just regular vacations), almost 1.5 years by now.

The reason stated on the contract for me (and a few other interim-ers) has always been "temporary increase of work". AFAIK by the law it's only allowed to employ people on fixed contracts for 6 months total, but if there's a deal between union and employer, this can be longer.

So the questions: how long can employer legally stretch non-stop "temporary" work, without offering permanent contract? Are there any hard limits for union-employer deals? Is it realistic that unions explicitly make deals with employers that allow exploiting temp workers for much longer than otherwise allowed? What can I do about finding out if there's an agreement with union for extended "temporary increase of work" period in the place I work, short of contacting the union and exposing myself to possibility of my next month contract not being offered?

There are many different answers online. this says 12 months (if employer is government). this says 18 months total. this says 2 years maximum.. 😔