mini-job

noun

In Germany, a part-time employment so low in volume that it legally avoids contributions to social security and taxation.

OriginGerman Minijob →
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Meanings

nounmini-job (plural mini-jobs)

plural mini-jobs · alternative minijob · alternative mini job

  1. In Germany, a part-time employment so low in volume that it legally avoids contributions to social security and taxation.

Origin

  1. GermanMinijob
  2. Englishmini-job

Calque of German Minijob.

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