inadequate pay
[ɪn'ædɪkwət 'peɪ]
noun phrasepl: inadequate pays
salário insuficiente
1. compensation for work that is insufficient to meet basic needs or is below what is considered fair for the job performed
The workers complained about inadequate pay and demanded a raise.
Os trabalhadores reclamaram do salário insuficiente e exigiram um aumento.
2. wages or salary that do not match the level of responsibility, skill, or effort required for a position
Despite her expertise, she received inadequate pay for her role as a senior manager.
Apesar de sua experiência, ela recebeu um salário insuficiente para seu cargo de gerente sênior.
This is a significant labor rights issue in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, discussions about inadequate pay are often tied to the minimum wage (salário mínimo) and labor unions (sindicatos). In the US, the concept intersects with debates about the federal minimum wage and income inequality. Both countries have seen strikes and protests related to inadequate pay in recent years, particularly in service industries and public sector employment.
NYC Slang
chump change; pocket change; peanuts
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