employment relationship
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employment relationship
The legal relationship between an employer and an employee that is governed by an employment contract. It describes the entirety of the rights and obligations of both parties.
Nach der Probezeit wurde sein befristetes Arbeitsverhältnis in ein unbefristetes umgewandelt.
After the probationary period, his fixed-term employment relationship was converted into a permanent one.
This word is made up of 'Arbeit' (work), the linking -s, and 'Verhältnis' (relationship). So it literally describes the relationship or connection that arises through work.
Ein gutes Arbeitsverhältnis basiert auf gegenseitigem Respekt.
A good employment relationship is based on mutual respect.
'Arbeitsverhältnis' (employment relationship) is a formal and legal term. You find it mainly in employment contracts, official documents, and administrative language.
Im Vertrag sind alle Bedingungen des Arbeitsverhältnisses genau festgelegt.
All conditions of the employment relationship are precisely defined in the contract.
Common verbs are 'ein Arbeitsverhältnis eingehen' (to enter into an employment relationship), 'beginnen' (to begin), 'kündigen' (to terminate), or 'beenden' (to end). Typical adjectives are 'befristet' (fixed-term), 'unbefristet' (permanent), or 'fest' (stable/permanent).
Sie möchte ihr befristetes Arbeitsverhältnis kündigen.
She wants to terminate her fixed-term employment relationship.
working condition
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.
Das Arbeitsverhältnis mit der Firma begann nach der Unterzeichnung des Arbeitsvertrags.
The employment relationship with the company began after the employment contract was signed.
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.
