long-term leave

[/lɔːŋ tɜːrm liːv/]
nounpl: long-term leaves
licença de longo prazo
1. An extended period of absence from work granted by an employer, typically lasting several months or longer
She took long-term leave to care for her aging parents.
Ela tirou uma licença de longo prazo para cuidar de seus pais idosos.
2. Approved time off from employment for personal, medical, educational, or family reasons
The company offers long-term leave for employees pursuing further education.
A empresa oferece licença de longo prazo para funcionários que desejam fazer cursos avançados.
3. A formal arrangement where an employee's job is held or protected during an extended absence
He was granted long-term leave with the guarantee of returning to his position.
Ele recebeu licença de longo prazo com garantia de retornar ao seu cargo.
In Brazil, long-term leave is governed by the CLT (Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho). Common reasons include health issues, maternity/paternity, sabbaticals, and family care. In the USA, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) protects some long-term leave situations. This practice varies significantly by company policy and industry.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
extended leavelong leavesabbaticalprolonged absenceextended time off
Antonyms / Antônimos
short-term leavebrief absenceworkingfull employment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
licença de longo prazo
Standard usage in HR contexts and labor law
Brazil
afastamento prolongado
Alternative term emphasizing extended absence, common in formal documentation
Brazil
licença estendida
More colloquial variation used in spoken Portuguese
Portugal
licença de longa duração
Portuguese variation emphasizing duration rather than prazo

Related Words

sabbatical leavemedical leavematernity leaveunpaid leavevacationtime offabsence from work

Related Idioms & Phrases

take long-term leave
grant long-term leave
be on long-term leave
return from long-term leave
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