De proeftijd
Example: Tijdens de proeftijd kan het contract zonder opzegtermijn worden beëindigd.
Definition
"De proeftijd" is a trial period at the beginning of an employment contract during which either party can terminate the agreement without notice. It allows both employer and employee to assess suitability before committing to a long-term contract.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de proeftijd" comes from "proef" meaning 'test' or 'trial' and "tijd" meaning 'time'. Together, it literally means 'test time' or 'trial period'. Did you know this concept is common in labor laws worldwide to protect both parties?
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"De proeftijd" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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