guaranteed hours contract
[/ɡærənˈtiːd aʊərz ˈkɒntrækt/]
nounpl: guaranteed hours contracts
contrato com horas garantidas
1. An employment contract that guarantees a minimum number of working hours per week or month, ensuring a baseline income for the employee
The worker signed a guaranteed hours contract promising at least 20 hours per week.
O trabalhador assinou um contrato com horas garantidas prometendo pelo menos 20 horas por semana.
2. A labor agreement where an employer commits to providing a minimum amount of paid work to an employee, even if additional hours are not available
Unlike zero-hours contracts, a guaranteed hours contract provides employment security for part-time workers.
Diferentemente de contratos de zero horas, um contrato com horas garantidas oferece segurança de emprego para trabalhadores em tempo parcial.
In Brazil, guaranteed hours contracts are increasingly common as alternatives to zero-hours contracts, particularly in the retail, hospitality, and gig economy sectors. They provide workers with greater financial predictability and are often preferred by employees seeking stability. In the UK and Portugal, these contracts are standard protective measures in labor law. The term reflects growing workplace discussions about labor rights and employee protection across English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
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