reemployed

[ˌriːɪmˈplɔɪd]
verb (past tense/past participle)
recontratado
1. hired again for employment after a period of unemployment or after leaving a previous job
After six months of unemployment, he was finally reemployed by his former company.
Após seis meses de desemprego, ele foi finalmente recontratado pela sua empresa anterior.
2. put back to work or into service again
The factory reemployed many workers after the contract was renewed.
A fábrica recontratou muitos trabalhadores após a renovação do contrato.
In Brazil, reemployment is an important concept in labor discussions, particularly during economic recovery periods. The term reflects the formal job market structure where contracts can be terminated and renewed. In the USA, reemployment services are often provided by government agencies to help workers find new jobs after layoffs.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rehiredrecalledreinstatedreengaged
Antonyms / Antônimos
unemployeddismissedfiredlaid off

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recontratado
most common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
recontratado/readmitido
readmitido is also used in corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
recontratado
standard usage
Portugal
recontratado/readmitido
both terms are used in Portuguese labor contexts

Related Words

reemploymentemploymentrehirereinstatementunemployment

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to work
get one's job back
rehire someone
return to employment
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