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Arbeitsvertrag

employment contract

noun AR-byts-fer-trahk Rare
People & Society Work

Also means

work contract

Usage Note

Arbeitsvertrag is the written agreement between employer and employee specifying duties, salary, hours, and notice periods. The Nachweisgesetz obliges employers to put key terms in writing even though oral contracts are technically valid.

Examples

"Vor dem ersten Arbeitstag musste er den Arbeitsvertrag unterschreiben."

Natural Translation

Before the first working day he had to sign the employment contract.

Literal Translation

Before the first working-day he had to the employment-contract sign.

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