Kurzarbeit
Die Firma hat Kurzarbeit eingeführt, um Entlassungen zu vermeiden.
The company introduced short-time work to avoid layoffs.
A temporary reduction in working hours, often with partial wage compensation, to avoid layoffs during economic downturns.
Wegen der Krise wurde Kurzarbeit für alle Mitarbeiter angeordnet.
Due to the crisis, short-time work was ordered for all employees.
Common in Germany and other European countries as a labor protection measure.
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Legal Context
Kurzarbeit is regulated by labor laws and often requires approval from labor authorities.
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Compensation
Employees typically receive partial wage compensation during Kurzarbeit, often funded by the government.
Word Origin
From German 'kurz' (short) + 'Arbeit' (work).
Usage Notes
Primarily used in economic and labor law contexts. Often associated with government-subsidized wage compensation.