Überstundenabbau

working down overtime

noun UE-ber-shtun-den-ahp-bow Rare

Also means

reduction of accumulated overtime hours

Usage Note

Überstundenabbau means using accumulated overtime hours as time off rather than claiming payment. It is the preferred mode of clearing Überstunden in Germany, since it avoids social security contributions on the extra hours.

Examples

"Im August plant er einen Überstundenabbau und nimmt drei Tage frei."

Natural Translation

In August he plans to work down his overtime and take three days off.

Literal Translation

In August plans he an overtime-reduction and takes three days free.

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