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.
Mar 13th, 2015. Contract jobs are paid jobs where a company hires you for a short time or a small project because they only need someone temporarily. Such workers are called contractors. (not to be confused with construction and defense contracting companies that are also called contractors).