tiempo por tiempo

English translation: Time in lieu/Time off in lieu

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Spanish term or phrase:tiempo por tiempo
English translation:Time in lieu/Time off in lieu
Entered by: AndreYea

18:37 Mar 27, 2010
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Human Resources / banco de horas
Spanish term or phrase: tiempo por tiempo
Cuando se acumulan horas extras a la semana y se compensan después. Ej. de 5 horas extras en una semana, se puede descontar una hora diaria la semana siguiente.
AndreYea
Time in lieu/Time off in lieu
Explanation:
At least that's the term used in the UK, it may be something different in US English.
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Linda Kelly
Spain
Local time: 10:13
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1Time in lieu/Time off in lieu
Linda Kelly
5flexitime
Edward Tully
4comp time/ compensatory time
Jenni Lukac (X)


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Time in lieu/Time off in lieu


Explanation:
At least that's the term used in the UK, it may be something different in US English.

Linda Kelly
Spain
Local time: 10:13
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
Notes to answerer
Asker: I love terms from the UK, trés chic! Thanks you :)


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agree  Ruth Ramsey: Precisely.
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comp time/ compensatory time


Explanation:
This is the U.S. version but I believe that the British term would be generally understood by (at least) Human Resources professionals in the U.S. Wiki notes all three: Time off in lieu; compensatory time; or comp time refers to a type of work schedule arrangement that allows workers to take time ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overtime - En caché - Similares

Jenni Lukac (X)
Local time: 11:13
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flexitime


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www.thefreedictionary.com/flexitime - Cached - SimilarFlexitime - Definition
Flexitime - Definition. ... Flexitime. Employment Context:- A system of work which allows employees to start and finish work between a flexible range of ...
www.redgoldfish.co.uk/viewglossary.asp?gid=82 - Cached - SimilarDefinition Of Flexitime
The definition of Flexitime is explained in detail in our glossary. Find out what the term Flexitime actually means and why it is relevant to your career.
www.mylocaljobsearch.co.uk/.../Flexitime-Definition.html - Cached - SimilarFlexitime - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster ...
a system that allows employees to choose their own times for starting and finishing work within a broad range of available hours ...
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flexitime - Cached

Edward Tully
Local time: 11:13
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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