inadequate remuneration
[/ɪnˈædɪkwət ˌremjuˈneɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: inadequate remunerations
remuneração inadequada
1. Payment or compensation for work that is insufficient, below fair market value, or less than what is deserved or required
The employees filed a complaint about inadequate remuneration for their overtime work.
Os funcionários apresentaram uma reclamação sobre a remuneração inadequada pelo trabalho em horas extras.
2. Wages or salary that do not meet minimum standards or living costs in a given region or industry
Many teachers struggle with inadequate remuneration compared to other professions requiring similar education.
Muitos professores enfrentam remuneração inadequada comparada a outras profissões que exigem educação similar.
This term is commonly used in both American and Brazilian labor movements and legal disputes. In Brazil, discussions about inadequate remuneration are frequent in union negotiations and labor court cases, particularly affecting sectors like education, healthcare, and domestic work. In the USA, it remains a central issue in minimum wage debates and workers' rights advocacy. The phrase carries significant weight in formal employment and legal contexts in both countries.
NYC Slang
getting paid peanuts; short money; getting shorted
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