short-term contracts
[/ʃɔːrt tɜːrm ˈkɒntræks/]
nounpl: short-term contracts
contratos de curto prazo
1. employment or business agreements with a limited duration, typically lasting from a few weeks to one or two years
The company hired several employees on short-term contracts to handle the seasonal demand.
A empresa contratou vários funcionários em contratos de curto prazo para lidar com a demanda sazonal.
2. temporary work arrangements that do not guarantee ongoing employment or long-term commitment
Many gig workers rely on short-term contracts rather than permanent positions.
Muitos trabalhadores autônomos dependem de contratos de curto prazo em vez de posições permanentes.
3. commercial agreements between businesses with expiration dates typically within 12 months
The supplier offered short-term contracts with the option to renew annually.
O fornecedor ofereceu contratos de curto prazo com opção de renovação anual.
In Brazil, short-term contracts have become increasingly common in the modern economy, particularly in sectors like technology, retail, and services. The rise of the gig economy has made 'contratos de curto prazo' a significant part of labor discussions. In the US and Portugal, short-term contracts are often viewed as either flexible work arrangements or precarious employment, depending on context and industry.
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