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Sozialplan

redundancy plan, social compensation plan

noun zo-TSYAAL-plan Rare

Usage Note

Sozialplan is a legally required agreement between employer and works council that regulates compensation for employees affected by restructuring. It typically includes severance pay and retraining support.

Examples

"Der Sozialplan sicherte jedem entlassenen Mitarbeiter eine Abfindung."

Natural Translation

The redundancy plan secured a severance payment for every dismissed employee.

Literal Translation

The social-plan secured every dismissed employee a severance.

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