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Meaning of working time | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The period of time that an individual spends at paid occupational labor. Most countries regulate the working time by law, e.g. by stipulating a maximum number of working hours per week. Exact definition varies by the legislation.

Equivalents

العربية دوام
Català jornada laboral
Deutsch Arbeitszeit
Suomi työaika
Magyar munkaidő
Bahasa Indonesia jam kerja
Македонски работно време
Bahasa Melayu waktu kerja
Русский рабочее время
Svenska arbetstid
Українська робочий час

Examples

“Working time shall mean any period during which the worker is working, at the employer's disposal and carrying out his activity or duties, in accordance with national laws and/or practice.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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