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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