contractual benefit
[/kənˈtræktʃuəl ˈbenɪfɪt/]
nounpl: contractual benefits
benefício contratual
1. A right, advantage, or privilege granted to a party under the terms of a contract
The contractual benefit of health insurance is a key component of the employment agreement.
O benefício contratual do seguro de saúde é um componente fundamental do contrato de trabalho.
2. A tangible or intangible advantage that one party receives as consideration in a contractual agreement
Both parties must receive adequate contractual benefit to ensure the contract is binding.
Ambas as partes devem receber benefício contratual adequado para garantir que o contrato seja vinculativo.
3. In legal contexts, a consideration or advantage that forms part of the exchange of promises in a contract
The contractual benefit was disputed when the service provider failed to deliver the agreed services.
O benefício contratual foi contestado quando o prestador de serviços não entregou os serviços acordados.
In Brazil and the US, contractual benefits are heavily regulated, especially in employment law. Brazilian labor law is particularly protective of employee benefits, often making them non-negotiable rights. The term is commonly used in human resources, legal, and business contexts across both countries. In Brazil, contractual benefits (such as health insurance, profit-sharing, and additional vacation days) are frequently negotiated as part of employment packages and are subject to strict legal protections under the CLT (Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho).
Related Idioms & Phrases
to receive contractual benefits
contractual benefits and obligations
mutual contractual benefits
deprivation of contractual benefit
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