"ihre Arbeitsbefähigung war befriedigend"

Category: Capability

Switzerland
3
sufficient
Germany
4
adequate

Meaning

Work capability adequate. Simple 'capable' without further intensification.

Switzerland vs. Germany

This phrase is rated grade 3 (sufficient) in Switzerland, and grade 4 (adequate) in Germany. In Switzerland, this phrase is rated better than in Germany.

Background: In Switzerland, "good" is the norm qualification (Labour Court Zurich), while in Germany, "satisfactory" (grade 3) is the statistical average (BAG 18.11.2014, 9 AZR 584/13).

Variants

  • "war ein belastbarer Mitarbeiter"

Sources

  • Karriereakademie
Medium confidence

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "ihre Arbeitsbefähigung war befriedigend" mean in a work reference? +

Work capability adequate. Simple 'capable' without further intensification.

What grade does "ihre Arbeitsbefähigung war befriedigend" correspond to in Switzerland? +

In Switzerland, this phrase corresponds to grade 3 (sufficient). In Germany, it corresponds to grade 4 (adequate).

What does "war ein belastbarer Mitarbeiter" mean in a work reference? +

Work capability adequate. Simple 'capable' without further intensification.

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