Usage Note
Vorruhestand refers to leaving the workforce before the statutory retirement age, often as part of a Sozialplan. It usually involves a bridging allowance from the employer until the state pension begins.
Examples
"Im Rahmen des Sozialplans wurde älteren Mitarbeitern der Vorruhestand angeboten."
Natural Translation
As part of the redundancy plan, early retirement was offered to older employees.
Literal Translation
In the framework of the social-plan was older employees the early-retirement offered.
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