regular shift
[/ˈreɡ.jə.lər ʃɪft/]
nounpl: regular shifts
turno regular
1. A standard work period that occurs on a predictable and consistent schedule, typically occurring at the same time each day or week
She works the regular shift from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
Ela trabalha o turno regular das 9 da manhã às 5 da tarde, de segunda a sexta-feira.
2. A scheduled work rotation that is not considered overtime or irregular employment
Most employees prefer the regular shift because it allows them to plan their personal lives.
A maioria dos funcionários prefere o turno regular porque permite planejar suas vidas pessoais.
3. A standard work period as distinguished from night shift, weekend shift, or on-call duty
After working night shifts for two years, he finally moved to a regular shift.
Depois de trabalhar em turnos noturnos por dois anos, ele finalmente mudou para um turno regular.
In Brazil, the concept of 'turno regular' is important in labor law and worker benefits, as employees on regular shifts often receive better benefits and job security compared to those on irregular or temporary contracts. The regular shift (typically 8 hours) is protected by CLT (Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho). In the USA, regular shifts are preferred by workers for lifestyle consistency and predictable income, though gig economy work has changed shift patterns significantly.
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