statutory right
[/ˈstætʃuːtɔːri raɪt/]
nounpl: statutory rights
direito estatutário
1. A right granted, established, or recognized by statute or law, rather than by common law or contract
Employees have statutory rights to minimum wage and workplace safety standards.
Os funcionários têm direitos estatutários quanto ao salário mínimo e normas de segurança no trabalho.
2. A legal entitlement that is created and defined by written legislation
The statutory right to paid leave is protected by federal law.
O direito estatutário a licença remunerada é protegido pela lei federal.
3. A right that cannot be waived or contracted away because it is mandated by law
Consumers have statutory rights regarding product liability and warranties.
Os consumidores têm direitos estatutários quanto à responsabilidade do produto e garantias.
This is a fundamental concept in both American and Brazilian legal systems. In the USA, statutory rights are commonly referenced in employment law, consumer protection, and civil rights legislation. In Brazil, 'direitos estatutários' are similarly important in labor law (Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho - CLT) and consumer protection (Código de Defesa do Consumidor). Understanding statutory rights is essential in both jurisdictions as they represent mandatory legal protections that supersede individual agreements.
Related Idioms & Phrases
statutory right to representation
statutory right of access
statutory right to information
statutory right to redress
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