minimal compensation

[ˈmɪnɪməl ˌkɒmpənˈseɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: minimal compensations
compensação mínima
1. The lowest or least amount of payment, remuneration, or reimbursement offered to someone for work, loss, damage, or inconvenience
The company offered only minimal compensation for the workers' injuries.
A empresa ofereceu apenas compensação mínima pelos ferimentos dos trabalhadores.
2. A settlement or payment that barely meets legal or ethical requirements
After months of negotiations, they received minimal compensation for the property damage.
Após meses de negociações, receberam compensação mínima pelos danos à propriedade.
In both Brazil and the USA, 'minimal compensation' often carries negative connotations, suggesting unfair treatment or inadequate restitution. In Brazilian labor law, this term frequently appears in discussions of worker's rights and legal settlements. In the USA, it's commonly used in litigation, employment disputes, and insurance claims contexts.
NYC Slang
chump change / peanuts (when referring to the amount as inadequate)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
token paymentbare minimumpittancemeager compensationinadequate remuneration
Antonyms / Antônimos
generous compensationsubstantial paymentfair compensationfull reimbursement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compensação mínima
Standard formal usage in legal and employment contexts
Rio de Janeiro
compensação mínima / indenização mínima
Both terms commonly used in labor disputes
São Paulo
compensação mínima
Frequently used in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
compensação mínima / indemnização mínima
Similar usage to Brazil, with slight legal terminology variations

Related Words

wageseverancedamagessettlementremunerationrecompenseindemnity

Related Idioms & Phrases

a drop in the bucket
not worth the paper it's printed on
barely scraping by
bare bones payment
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