abgegolten

English translation: (means no overtime is paid)

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German term or phrase:abgegolten
English translation:(means no overtime is paid)
Entered by: Dr. Mara Huber

13:12 Jan 12, 2011
German to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Human Resources
German term or phrase: abgegolten
Context:

"Mit der Zahlung der vereinbarten Vergütung ist etwaige über die betriebliche Arbeitszeit von 40 Stunden je Woche hinausgehende Mehrarbeit abgegolten."

Does this basically mean "No overtime is paid"? Or does it mean that overtime pay is paid together with the wages/salary?

Cf. http://www.proz.com/kudoz/2306920
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/1304886

* Sentence or paragraph where the term occurs: See above
* Document type: Employment contract
* Target audience: Employees
* Country and dialect: Germany (no dialect)
David Williams
Germany
Local time: 12:59
(means no overtime is paid)
Explanation:
Hi David,

your first solution is the right one (unforunately, for the employee).
Selected response from:

Dr. Mara Huber
Germany
Local time: 12:59
Grading comment
Many thanks! It really does seem like this contract is a pot pourri of boilerplate clauses!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



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5 +1(means no overtime is paid)
Dr. Mara Huber


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(means no overtime is paid)


Explanation:
Hi David,

your first solution is the right one (unforunately, for the employee).


Dr. Mara Huber
Germany
Local time: 12:59
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Many thanks! It really does seem like this contract is a pot pourri of boilerplate clauses!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Horst Huber (X): This answers the question, would you translate "shall be considered paid"?
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