Kurzarbeit is described as "Short-time working or short time is a situation or system in which civilian employees agree to or are forced to accept a reduction i

Kurzarbeit is described as "Short-time working or short time is a situation or system in which civilian employees agree to or are forced to accept a reduction in working time and pay." on Wikipedia. That article also states that you can participate in training, which will actually give you the chance to maintain your income. Pretty cool, I think.