statutory equality
[/stætʃuːtɔːri iːˈkwɒlɪti/]
noun
igualdade estatutária
1. Legal equality guaranteed by statute or written law, ensuring equal rights and treatment before the law for all citizens or groups as mandated by legislation
The new labor law established statutory equality for workers regardless of gender or age.
A nova lei trabalhista estabeleceu igualdade estatutária para os trabalhadores independentemente de gênero ou idade.
2. The principle that all individuals possess equal legal status and protections under specific laws enacted by a legislative body
Statutory equality ensures that no person can be discriminated against in the workplace based on protected characteristics.
A igualdade estatutária garante que nenhuma pessoa possa ser discriminada no local de trabalho com base em características protegidas.
This term is central to modern legal frameworks in both Brazil and the United States, particularly in discussions of employment law, civil rights, and anti-discrimination legislation. In Brazil, it reflects constitutional commitments to equality found in the 1988 Constitution. In the USA, it references protections established through statutes like the Civil Rights Act. The concept is increasingly important in both societies as they address systemic inequalities.
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