compulsory work
[/kəmˈpʌlsəri wɜːrk/]
nounpl: compulsory works
trabalho obrigatório
1. work that is required by law or regulation and cannot be refused; mandatory labor imposed as a legal obligation
Military service is a form of compulsory work in some countries.
O serviço militar é uma forma de trabalho obrigatório em alguns países.
2. labor required of prisoners as part of their sentence or punishment
The prison system includes compulsory work assignments for inmates.
O sistema prisional inclui atribuições de trabalho obrigatório para os detentos.
3. mandatory public service or community work required by state or local authorities
Some jurisdictions impose compulsory work hours for social welfare recipients.
Algumas jurisdições impõem horas de trabalho obrigatório para beneficiários de assistência social.
In Brazil, compulsory work is primarily associated with military conscription (serviço militar obrigatório) and labor law obligations. The concept is regulated under Brazilian labor law (Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho - CLT). Historically, compulsory work relates to darker periods including forced labor and slavery. In contemporary usage, it most commonly refers to civic duties, military service, or legal work requirements imposed on certain populations.
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