Kurzarbeit
/ˈkʊʁt͡sˌʔaʁbaɪ̯t/noun★Intermediate
💼Business
formal
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.
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Common in Germany and other European countries as a labor protection measure.
Collocations
Kurzarbeit anordnento order short-time workKurzarbeit beantragento apply for short-time workKurzarbeitergeldshort-time work allowance
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Related Phrases
Kurzarbeitergeld beantragenphrase
to apply for short-time work allowance
💡Pro Tip
Legal Context
Kurzarbeit is regulated by labor laws and often requires approval from labor authorities.
⚡Gold Rule
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.
Word Breakdown
Kurz
short
prefixArbeit
work
rootDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch