legitimate work
[lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət wɜːrk]
noun phrasepl: legitimate works
trabalho legítimo
1. Employment or labor that is legal, lawful, and conducted within official regulatory frameworks
She found legitimate work at a registered company with proper contracts.
Ela encontrou trabalho legítimo em uma empresa registrada com contratos adequados.
2. Honest labor that is morally and ethically sound, not involving deception or illegal activity
After years of struggle, he finally secured legitimate work in his field.
Após anos de luta, ele finalmente conseguiu trabalho legítimo em sua área.
3. Employment with proper documentation, taxes, and social benefits
The government encourages businesses to provide legitimate work opportunities.
O governo incentiva as empresas a oferecerem oportunidades de trabalho legítimo.
In Brazil, the distinction between 'trabalho legítimo' (legitimate work) and informal employment is socially and legally significant, as formal work provides access to social security benefits, FGTS (severance fund), and legal protections. The term is often used in government policy discussions and labor disputes to emphasize the importance of formal sector employment versus the large informal economy.
NYC Slang
the real deal / straight work / on the level
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