atypical work

[əˈtɪpɪkəl wɜːrk]
nounpl: atypical works
trabalho atípico
1. Employment that does not fit the traditional full-time, permanent employment model, including temporary work, part-time work, freelancing, gig work, and contract-based positions
Many young professionals are engaging in atypical work arrangements such as freelancing and project-based contracts.
Muitos profissionais jovens estão se engajando em trabalho atípico, como trabalho freelancer e contratos baseados em projetos.
2. Non-standard forms of employment that lack traditional labor protections and benefits
The rise of atypical work has created challenges for labor law enforcement and worker protection.
O crescimento do trabalho atípico criou desafios para a aplicação da lei trabalhista e proteção dos trabalhadores.
In Brazil, atypical work has grown significantly due to economic flexibility and informality in the labor market. The term 'trabalho atípico' is increasingly used in labor policy discussions and government regulations (such as Law 13,467/2017 - Labor Reform). In the USA and urban centers like São Paulo, atypical work is often associated with the gig economy and tech platforms. This reflects broader global trends of labor market transformation away from traditional employment models.
NYC Slang
gig work / side hustle / hustle culture
Synonyms / Sinônimos
non-standard workprecarious workcontingent workflexible workgig workinformal work
Antonyms / Antônimos
permanent employmentfull-time employmentstandard worktraditional employment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho atípico
Most common formal term used in labor law and government policy
Brazil - informal
trabalho informal / bico
'Bico' is colloquial for temporary or gig work, especially in urban contexts
São Paulo
trabalho atípico / freelancer
More tech-oriented and cosmopolitan use of English loanwords
Portugal
trabalho atípico / trabalho precário
Portuguese prefers 'trabalho precário' in social policy contexts

Related Words

gig economyfreelancingtemporary workcontract workpart-time employmentinformal sector

Related Idioms & Phrases

work on a project basis
work as a freelancer
part-time gig
contract work
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