asset-dependent work
[/ˈæsɛt dɪˈpɛndənt wɜrk/]
nounpl: asset-dependent works
trabalho dependente de ativos
1. Employment or labor that requires ownership or control of significant tangible or intangible assets to generate income, where the worker's earning capacity is directly tied to asset value and utilization
Freelance photographers engaged in asset-dependent work must invest in expensive camera equipment and maintain a portfolio of quality images.
Fotógrafos autônomos envolvidos em trabalho dependente de ativos devem investir em equipamento fotográfico caro e manter um portfólio de imagens de qualidade.
2. Work where success relies on owning productive assets such as vehicles, machinery, intellectual property, or real estate rather than primarily on labor hours
Rideshare drivers engage in asset-dependent work because their income depends on vehicle ownership and maintenance.
Motoristas de compartilhamento de caronas se envolvem em trabalho dependente de ativos porque sua renda depende da propriedade e manutenção do veículo.
This term has gained prominence in both Brazilian and American contexts due to the rise of the gig economy and platform-based work. In Brazil, it's increasingly discussed in labor law and economics circles regarding the classification of gig workers. In the USA, it's particularly relevant to discussions about independent contractors, freelancers, and gig economy workers who must maintain their own equipment and resources to remain competitive.
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