bulk dismissals
[/bʌlk dɪsˈmɪsəlz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
demissões em massa
1. The simultaneous termination of employment for a large number of employees, typically due to company restructuring, downsizing, or economic difficulties
The factory announced bulk dismissals of 500 workers due to automation.
A fábrica anunciou demissões em massa de 500 trabalhadores devido à automação.
2. Widespread or large-scale terminations of employment contracts affecting multiple employees at once
Bulk dismissals require compliance with labor laws and notification procedures.
As demissões em massa exigem conformidade com as leis trabalhistas e procedimentos de notificação.
In Brazil, bulk dismissals are governed by strict labor laws requiring advance notice and severance packages. These events are significant social and economic events, often affecting communities and causing labor disputes. In the USA, bulk dismissals reflect market dynamics and corporate restructuring, though they may trigger union involvement and legal compliance requirements. The term carries negative connotations in both cultures due to its human impact.
NYC Slang
mass cuts / the axe is falling
Related Idioms & Phrases
blood bath (informal for bulk dismissals)
pink slip party (multiple layoffs at once)
clearing house (removing many employees)
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