pay reduction
[/peɪ rɪˈdʌkʃən/]
nounpl: pay reductions
redução de salário
1. A decrease in an employee's wages or salary
The company announced a 10% pay reduction due to economic downturns.
A empresa anunciou uma redução salarial de 10% devido à desaceleração econômica.
2. A cut in compensation, often implemented as a cost-saving measure
Workers faced a pay reduction as the organization restructured.
Os trabalhadores enfrentaram uma redução de salário enquanto a organização se reestruturava.
Pay reductions are sensitive workplace matters in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, such changes often trigger union involvement and legal considerations due to strong labor protections. In the USA, pay reductions are more common during economic recessions and are often framed as alternatives to layoffs. The term reflects broader economic and labor dynamics in each country.
NYC Slang
pay cut (universal American English, not NYC-specific)
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