De arbeidsovereenkomst
Example: De arbeidsovereenkomst bepaalt de rechten en plichten van werknemers.
Definition
"De arbeidsovereenkomst" refers to a formal contract between an employer and an employee that outlines the rights, duties, and responsibilities of both parties during employment. It serves as the legal foundation for working relations and conditions in a workplace.
Etymology
The term "de arbeidsovereenkomst" comes from Dutch, combining "arbeid" meaning 'labor' or 'work' and "overeenkomst" meaning 'agreement' or 'contract.' Essentially, it literally translates to 'work agreement.' Did you know? The word "overeenkomst" stems from "over" (over) and "komen" (to come), suggesting a mutual coming together or consensus.
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"De arbeidsovereenkomst" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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the employment contract