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Telearbeit

telework

noun tay-le-AR-bait Rare

Also means

remote work

Usage Note

Telearbeit is the more formal or legal term for remote work in German, distinct from the colloquial Homeoffice. Alternierende Telearbeit describes the hybrid model alternating between office and home.

Examples

"Im Arbeitsrecht wird das Arbeiten von zu Hause als Telearbeit definiert."

Natural Translation

In labour law, working from home is defined as telework.

Literal Translation

In labour-law is the working from home as telework defined.

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