aprobar un ERTE

/aˈpɾoβaɾ un ˈerte/
phraseIntermediate to approve a temporary layoff plan
⚖️Law
formal

To officially authorize a Temporary Employment Regulation File (ERTE), a legal mechanism in Spain allowing companies to temporarily suspend or reduce workers' contracts due to economic, technical, organizational, or production-related reasons.

El gobierno aprobó un ERTE para sectores afectados por la pandemia.

The government approved a temporary layoff plan for sectors affected by the pandemic.

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ERTEs are regulated by Spanish labor laws and require approval from labor authorities. They are often used during economic crises or force majeure situations.

Collocations

solicitar un ERTEto request a temporary layoff planextender un ERTEto extend a temporary layoff plan

Related Phrases

expediente de regulación de empleophrase
employment regulation file (permanent layoffs)

💡Pro Tip

Legal Context

ERTEs are distinct from permanent layoffs (ERE) and must be justified by temporary circumstances.

Gold Rule

Approval Process

ERTEs require negotiation with workers' representatives and approval from labor authorities.

📖Word Origin

ERTE is an acronym for 'Expediente de Regulación Temporal de Empleo', a Spanish legal term.

📝Usage Notes

ERTEs are commonly used during economic downturns or crises to protect companies from bankruptcy while preserving jobs for future recovery.

Word Breakdown

aprobar
to approve
verb
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ERTE
Temporary Employment Regulation File
acronym
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