adequate remuneration

[ˈædɪkwət ˌremjuˈneɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: adequate remunerations
remuneração adequada
1. Fair and sufficient compensation or payment for work, services, or goods that meets reasonable standards and covers living expenses
The employees demanded adequate remuneration for their overtime work.
Os funcionários exigiam remuneração adequada pelo trabalho em horas extras.
2. Payment that is proportional to the effort, skills, and responsibilities required in a job
The company committed to providing adequate remuneration to attract talented professionals.
A empresa se comprometeu em fornecer remuneração adequada para atrair profissionais talentosos.
In Brazil, 'remuneração adequada' is a fundamental right protected by the Constitution (Constituição Federal, 1988) and labor laws. The concept is heavily emphasized in labor disputes and union negotiations. In the USA, the term is commonly used in employment law, human resources policies, and discussions about minimum wage and fair labor practices. Both cultures view adequate remuneration as essential to worker dignity and economic stability.
NYC Slang
fair shake / decent pay
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fair compensationsufficient payreasonable wagesappropriate paymentjust remuneration
Antonyms / Antônimos
inadequate payinsufficient wagesunfair compensationmeager remunerationexploitative wages

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
remuneração adequada
Standard formal usage in labor laws and employment contracts
Rio de Janeiro
remuneração adequada / salário justo
Both terms used interchangeably in labor disputes
São Paulo
remuneração adequada / compensação apropriada
Corporate and legal contexts prefer both terms
Portugal
remuneração adequada / compensação adequada
Legal framework emphasizes 'remuneração adequada' in EU labor directives

Related Words

salarywagecompensationpaymentbenefitsremunerationincomeearnings

Related Idioms & Phrases

earn one's keep
get paid what one is worth
fair day's pay for a fair day's work
worth one's salt
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