precarious work
[prɪˈkeəriəs wɜːrk]
nounpl: precarious work (uncountable)
trabalho precário
1. Employment that is unstable, temporary, or lacking in job security, benefits, and labor protections; work characterized by uncertainty regarding income, duration, and working conditions
Many gig economy workers experience precarious work due to the lack of employment contracts and benefits.
Muitos trabalhadores da economia de plataforma enfrentam trabalho precário devido à ausência de contratos de trabalho e benefícios.
2. Labor arrangements where workers have minimal control over their work conditions and face financial instability
The rise of precarious work has led to increased economic vulnerability among younger generations.
O aumento do trabalho precário levou a uma maior vulnerabilidade econômica entre as gerações mais jovens.
In Brazil, precarious work (trabalho precário) is a significant socioeconomic issue, particularly affecting informal sector workers, delivery app workers, and domestic workers. The term gained prominence in labor rights discussions during the 2010s-2020s as the gig economy expanded. In the USA, precarious work reflects broader concerns about the declining middle class and the shift from traditional employment to contract-based and platform work. Both countries see this as a critical labor rights and social welfare issue.
NYC Slang
gig work / hustle job / side hustle
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