labor right

[ˈleɪ.bər raɪt]
nounpl: labor rights
direito trabalhista
1. A legal entitlement or protection granted to workers regarding employment conditions, wages, working hours, and workplace safety
Freedom of association is a fundamental labor right recognized by international law.
A liberdade de associação é um direito trabalhista fundamental reconhecido pelo direito internacional.
2. Protections that ensure fair treatment and conditions for employees in the workplace
Workers have labor rights that include the right to minimum wage and safe working conditions.
Os trabalhadores têm direitos trabalhistas que incluem o direito ao salário mínimo e condições seguras de trabalho.
3. Legal privileges that protect workers from exploitation and discrimination
The organization advocates for labor rights including paid leave and healthcare benefits.
A organização defende direitos trabalhistas incluindo licença remunerada e benefícios de saúde.
Labor rights are a significant political and social issue in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, labor rights are constitutionally protected and deeply tied to the country's labor movement history. In the USA, labor rights vary by state and are influenced by both federal law and union advocacy. The term is commonly used in international discourse, particularly by organizations like the International Labour Organization (ILO), making it culturally important across both nations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
worker's rightemployment rightworkplace rightlabor protection
Antonyms / Antônimos
labor exploitationworker abuse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
direito trabalhista
Standard term used throughout Brazil in legal and formal contexts
São Paulo
direito do trabalho
Common alternative phrasing in São Paulo and southern regions
Rio de Janeiro
direito trabalhista
Standard usage consistent with national usage
Portugal
direito laboral
Portuguese variant; 'laboral' is preferred over 'trabalhista' in European Portuguese

Related Words

minimum wagecollective bargainingworkplace safetyemployment lawunionlabor movementworker protectionfair labor standards

Related Idioms & Phrases

fight for labor rights
labor rights violation
labor rights movement
protect workers' rights
fundamental labor rights
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