optional duties
[ˈɒpʃənəl ˈdjuːtiz]
nounpl: optional duties
obrigações opcionais
1. Tasks or responsibilities that are not mandatory but can be undertaken at the discretion of the employee or party involved
The job posting clearly outlined the mandatory responsibilities, but also listed several optional duties such as mentoring junior staff.
O anúncio de emprego delineou claramente as responsabilidades obrigatórias, mas também listou várias obrigações opcionais, como orientar funcionários juniores.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, responsibilities that may be performed without penalty if left undone
The contract specified that weekend work was among the optional duties employees could choose to undertake for additional compensation.
O contrato especificava que o trabalho nos fins de semana estava entre as obrigações opcionais que os funcionários poderiam optar em realizar por compensação adicional.
In Brazilian corporate culture, optional duties are often used as a way to allow employees flexibility while encouraging professional development. In the USA, these are typically included in job descriptions to clarify what is and isn't expected, protecting both employer and employee. Portugal's legal framework tends to be more explicit about distinguishing between mandatory and optional duties in employment contracts.
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