occupational equality

[/ˌɒkjuˈpeɪʃənəl ɪˈkwɒlɪti/]
noun
igualdade ocupacional
1. The principle and practice of ensuring equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all individuals in the workplace, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, or other protected characteristics
The company implemented new policies to promote occupational equality among all employees.
A empresa implementou novas políticas para promover igualdade ocupacional entre todos os funcionários.
2. The absence of discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, and working conditions
Occupational equality ensures that qualified candidates are evaluated solely on merit.
A igualdade ocupacional garante que candidatos qualificados sejam avaliados unicamente por mérito.
The concept of occupational equality is legally mandated in both Brazil and the USA through various labor laws and civil rights legislation. In Brazil, this is addressed through the Constitution and laws like the CLT (Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho). In the USA, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces these principles. Both countries have ongoing discussions about implementing these principles effectively, particularly regarding gender pay gaps and racial disparities in hiring and promotion.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
workplace equalityemployment equalityequal employment opportunityoccupational non-discrimination
Antonyms / Antônimos
occupational discriminationworkplace inequalityemployment biasjob discrimination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
igualdade ocupacional
standard formal usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
igualdade no trabalho
more general term commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
igualdade de oportunidades no emprego
fuller phrase emphasizing equal opportunity aspects
Portugal
igualdade profissional
alternative term preferred in European Portuguese

Related Words

equal opportunity employeraffirmative actiondiversity and inclusionworkplace rightslabor standardsanti-discrimination law

Related Idioms & Phrases

level playing field
equal footing
breaking the glass ceiling
equal pay for equal work
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