Hi Anonymous !
This practice is not only absurd but totally illegal which can put employers in the dock !
All employees / consultants / retainers need to be on some kind of a contract / appointment letter which is of at least 1 year duration.
An employer can however hire employees on temporary basis to fill a temporary vacancy for which an appointment letter of " Temporary Employment " of lesser duration , say 3 months or so , can be signed. Because the moment an employee completes more than 240 days, he would be deemed a permanent employee.
Regards
Anil Raina
Mob : 9810180148