flexible obligation
[/ˈflɛksəbəl əˈblɪɡeɪʃən/]
nounpl: flexible obligations
obrigação flexível
1. A legal or contractual duty that allows for adaptability in its execution, terms, or timeline without releasing the obligated party from their fundamental commitment
The employment contract included flexible obligations regarding work hours, allowing employees to adjust their schedules within company guidelines.
O contrato de emprego incluía obrigações flexíveis quanto ao horário de trabalho, permitindo que os funcionários ajustassem seus cronogramas dentro das diretrizes da empresa.
2. In legal contexts, a duty or responsibility that can be modified or renegotiated while maintaining the core intent of the agreement
The supplier agreed to flexible obligations for delivery dates depending on market conditions and logistics availability.
O fornecedor concordou com obrigações flexíveis quanto aos prazos de entrega, dependendo das condições de mercado e disponibilidade logística.
The concept of flexible obligations is increasingly important in modern Brazilian and American workplace culture, particularly in the post-pandemic era where remote work and adaptable schedules have become standard. In Brazil, it reflects a growing movement toward more collaborative labor agreements, while in the USA it aligns with the gig economy and freelance workforce trends. Both cultures recognize this term in legal, employment, and commercial contexts.
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