Leiharbeiter

temporary worker, agency worker

noun LY-ar-bay-ter Rare

Usage Note

Leiharbeiter is employed by a staffing agency (Zeitarbeitsfirma) and leased to a client company. German law limits how long a Leiharbeiter can work at the same site (Überlassungshöchstdauer: 18 months) and guarantees equal pay after nine months.

Examples

"Das Unternehmen beschäftigte Leiharbeiter, um den Auftragsrückstand abzuarbeiten."

Natural Translation

The company employed agency workers to clear the backlog of orders.

Literal Translation

The company employed temporary workers to work off the order backlog.

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