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social law
The area of law that regulates a state's social security systems, such as health insurance, pension insurance, unemployment insurance, long-term care insurance, and social assistance.
Sie hat sich an einen Anwalt für Sozialrecht gewandt, weil ihre Erwerbsminderungsrente abgelehnt wurde.
She contacted a lawyer specializing in social law because her reduced earning capacity pension was denied.
The word is made up of the adjective 'sozial' (social) and the noun 'das Recht' (law/right). It therefore refers to the part of the legal system that deals with citizens' social security and welfare.
Das Sozialrecht soll die grundlegenden Bedürfnisse der Menschen sichern.
Social law is intended to secure people's basic needs.
'Sozialrecht' (social law) is a technical term from law and administration. In everyday life, most people are more likely to talk about the specific topics, such as 'Rente' (pension), 'Arbeitslosengeld' (unemployment benefit), or 'Krankenversicherung' (health insurance).
Für diese Frage ist ein Experte für Sozialrecht der richtige Ansprechpartner.
For this question, an expert in social law is the right person to contact.
The word is frequently used in connection with legal professions or institutions. Typical combinations are 'Anwalt für Sozialrecht' (lawyer for social law), 'Experte für Sozialrecht' (expert in social law), or 'das zuständige Sozialgericht' (the competent social court).
Sie hat sich an eine Fachanwältin für Sozialrecht gewandt.
She contacted a specialist lawyer for social law.
labor law
'das Arbeitsrecht' and 'das Sozialrecht' both belong to the field of law and often have to do with work, money, and security. That is why they are easy to confuse. 'Arbeitsrecht' fits when the relationship between employer and employee is involved, for example contracts, dismissal, working hours, or wages. 'Sozialrecht' fits when the topic is state social security, for example health insurance, pensions, unemployment benefits, or long-term care. A simple guideline is: 'Arbeitsrecht' is about the job itself; 'Sozialrecht' is about social benefits and insurance.
Bei Fragen zur Rente und zur Krankenversicherung hilft oft ein Experte für Sozialrecht.
For questions about pensions and health insurance, an expert in social law can often help.
Nach der Kündigung hat Mehmet eine Anwältin für Arbeitsrecht angerufen.
After the dismissal, Mehmet called a lawyer specializing in labor law.