Arbeitnehmerüberlassung

temporary staffing, worker leasing

noun NEE-der-las-sungs-ly-ter Rare

Also means

agency work

Usage Note

Arbeitnehmerüberlassung (also Leiharbeit) is the legal form for agency work in Germany, regulated by the AUeG. The agency is the formal employer; the user company directs the work. Maximum posting duration is 18 months.

Examples

"Das Unternehmen nutzt Arbeitnehmerüberlassung, um Auftragsspitzen abzufedern."

Natural Translation

The company uses temporary staffing to absorb order peaks.

Literal Translation

The company uses worker-leasing to cushion order-peaks.

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