Leiharbeitnehmer

agency worker

noun LIE-ar-bite-neh-mer Rare

Also means

temporary worker (from a staffing agency)

Usage Note

Leiharbeitnehmer are employed by a staffing agency (Zeitarbeitsfirma) but deployed ('lent') to client companies. Regulated by the Arbeitnehmerüberlassungsgesetz (AÜG); duration of placement is capped at 18 months. Also called Zeitarbeiter.

Examples

"Der Leiharbeitnehmer wurde nach drei Monaten direkt von der Firma übernommen."

Natural Translation

The agency worker was taken on directly by the company after three months.

Literal Translation

The agency-worker was after three months directly taken over by the company.

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