La baja por enfermedad
Example: La baja por enfermedad dura una semana en este trabajo.
Definition
"La baja por enfermedad" refers to the authorized period during which an employee is excused from work due to illness. It allows the individual time to recover without losing their job or income, typically requiring medical certification and following company or legal guidelines.
Etymology
The phrase "la baja por enfermedad" combines 'baja,' meaning a leave or absence, with 'enfermedad,' meaning illness. 'Baja' originally comes from the Latin 'baxia,' relating to a lowering or reduction, which evolved to signify a break from duty. Did you know? In Spanish labor contexts, 'baja' specifically refers to any official leave, making 'la baja por enfermedad' a common term for sick leave.
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"La baja por enfermedad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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