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vermögenswirksame Leistungen

Substantiv

partial

deferred compensation

phrase

Comparative law notes

Germany

This English term is more general than the German concept but is suitable for use in a broader context.

Definitions of deferred compensation

English

a term used to describe the payment of part of an employee's income at a later date than usual. Such plans are usually entered into for tax purposes, and include pension schemes and employee stock options etc.

His bonus was $3.3 million, which he took as deferred compensation.