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Zeitarbeit

temporary work

noun TSYT-ar-byt Rare

Also means

agency work

Usage Note

Zeitarbeit (also Leiharbeit) is a form of employment where a worker is hired by an agency and leased to a client company. Workers are entitled to equal pay after nine months under German law.

Examples

"Zeitarbeit ist oft ein Einstieg in den ersten Arbeitsmarkt."

Natural Translation

Temporary work is often an entry into the primary labour market.

Literal Translation

Temporary-work is often an entry into the first labour-market.

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