dependent work

[/dɪˈpɛndənt wɜrk/]
nounpl: dependent work (uncountable) or dependent works
trabalho dependente
1. Employment in which a worker is subordinate to an employer and receives wages or salary in exchange for labor, as opposed to self-employment or independent contracting
Most people engage in dependent work, receiving a paycheck from their employer.
A maioria das pessoas trabalha como trabalho dependente, recebendo um salário de seu empregador.
2. Legal labor relationship where an individual works under the direction and control of another person or organization with social security contributions and employment protections
Dependent work provides workers with benefits such as health insurance and unemployment protection.
O trabalho dependente fornece aos trabalhadores benefícios como seguro de saúde e proteção do desemprego.
3. In labor law, work performed under a contract of employment with subordination to an employer
The distinction between dependent work and independent work is crucial in labor law.
A distinção entre trabalho dependente e trabalho independente é crucial na lei trabalhista.
In Brazil, the distinction between 'trabalho dependente' (formal employment with registered labor card - 'carteira assinada') and informal work is socially and economically significant. Dependent work is valued because it provides legal protections, social security, and formal benefits. The concept is central to labor law discussions in both Brazil and Portugal, where employment relationships are highly regulated to protect workers' rights.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wage laborsalaried employmentdependent employmentsubordinate workcontracted employment
Antonyms / Antônimos
independent workself-employmentfreelancingautonomous workself-directed work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
trabalho dependente
Standard term used in Brazilian labor law and everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho dependente / trabalho com carteira
'Trabalho com carteira' (work with a registered labor card) is commonly used to refer to formal dependent work
São Paulo
trabalho dependente / trabalho formal
Often contrasted with 'trabalho informal' in economic discussions
Portugal
trabalho dependente / trabalho por conta de outrem
Portuguese legal terminology prefers 'por conta de outrem' (on account of another)

Related Words

employeremployeeemployment contractlabor rightssocial securitywagesjob security

Related Idioms & Phrases

to work for someone
to be on the payroll
to punch the clock
to work as an employee
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