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ERTE

/ˈerte/
temporary employment regulation file

La empresa presentó un ERTE para reducir costos durante la crisis.

The company filed a temporary employment regulation file to reduce costs during the crisis.


Law
formal

A legal mechanism in Spain that allows companies to temporarily suspend or reduce employees' working hours or salaries due to economic, technical, organizational, or production-related reasons.

El ERTE fue aprobado por el gobierno para proteger a las empresas afectadas por la pandemia.

The ERTE was approved by the government to protect companies affected by the pandemic.

ERTE stands for 'Expediente de Regulación Temporal de Empleo' and is regulated by Spanish labor laws.

Collocations

solicitar un ERTEto request an ERTEaprobar un ERTEto approve an ERTE

Synonyms

expediente de regulación temporal de empleo

Related Phrases

despido colectivophrase
collective dismissal

Pro Tip

Legal Context

ERTEs are distinct from permanent layoffs and are subject to specific legal procedures and conditions.

Gold Rule

Approval Process

An ERTE must be negotiated with employee representatives and approved by the labor authorities to be valid.

Word Origin

Acronym for 'Expediente de Regulación Temporal de Empleo' (Temporary Employment Regulation File).

Usage Notes

ERTEs are commonly used during economic downturns or crises to avoid permanent layoffs. They must be approved by the labor authorities and can be temporary or permanent depending on the circumstances.

Word Breakdown

ERTE
Temporary Employment Regulation File
acronym
Diccionario Español-Inglés
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