Het ontslag
Example: Het bedrijf gaf het personeel onverwacht ontslag vanwege bezuinigingen.
Definition
"Het ontslag" refers to the act of formally terminating an employee's contract, often by an employer, resulting in the employee no longer working for that company. It commonly occurs due to organizational changes, economic reasons, or performance issues.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het ontslag" comes from the verb 'ontslaan,' meaning to dismiss or discharge. It combines 'ont-' (a prefix indicating removal) with 'slagen' (to strike or hit), originally suggesting the idea of a decisive action to separate someone from their duties. Did you know? The concept has parallels in many Germanic languages, reflecting the universal nature of employment termination.
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"Het ontslag" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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