working condition
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working conditions
The entirety of the circumstances under which work is performed. Includes aspects such as working hours, salary, workplace safety, and the social environment. Usually used in the plural.
Die Gewerkschaft setzt sich für faire Arbeitsbedingungen in der gesamten Branche ein.
The union advocates for fair working conditions across the entire industry.
The word is made up of 'die Arbeit' (work), the linking -s, and 'die Bedingung' (condition). So it literally describes the conditions under which one works.
Eine wichtige Arbeitsbedingung ist für mich die flexible Arbeitszeit.
An important working condition for me is flexible working hours.
This noun is almost always used in the plural ('die Arbeitsbedingungen' — working conditions), since it usually refers to the entirety of circumstances at the workplace, not just one single aspect.
Vor der Vertragsunterzeichnung sollten Sie die Arbeitsbedingungen genau prüfen.
Before signing the contract, you should check the working conditions carefully.
Common adjectives are 'gute' (good), 'schlechte' (bad), 'faire' (fair), or 'sichere' (safe) Arbeitsbedingungen. Typical verbs are 'Arbeitsbedingungen verbessern' (to improve working conditions), 'schaffen' (to create), or 'aushandeln' (to negotiate).
Das Unternehmen ist bekannt für seine hervorragenden Arbeitsbedingungen.
The company is known for its excellent working conditions.
employment relationship
Both words describe a person’s situation at work. “Arbeitsbedingungen” means the specific circumstances, such as working hours, pay, or safety, while “Arbeitsverhältnis” means the formal relationship between an employer and an employee. Use “Arbeitsbedingungen” for the circumstances and “Arbeitsverhältnis” for this relationship.
Die Arbeitsbedingungen in der Firma haben sich durch kürzere Arbeitszeiten verbessert.
The working conditions at the company have improved because of the shorter working hours.
Das Arbeitsverhältnis mit der Firma begann nach der Unterzeichnung des Arbeitsvertrags.
The employment relationship with the company began after the employment contract was signed.
