subordinate work

[/səˈbɔːrdənət wɜːrk/]
nounpl: subordinate works
trabalho subordinado
1. Work performed by an employee under the direction and control of an employer, as opposed to independent work
Most people engage in subordinate work rather than running their own businesses.
A maioria das pessoas se dedica ao trabalho subordinado em vez de gerenciar seus próprios negócios.
2. In legal and labor contexts, employment where the worker is under the authority of another person or entity
The contract clarifies that this is subordinate work covered by labor laws.
O contrato esclarece que se trata de trabalho subordinado coberto pelas leis trabalhistas.
3. Tasks or duties that are secondary in importance or rank within an organization
He was assigned subordinate work while waiting for a promotion.
Ele foi designado para trabalho subordinado enquanto esperava uma promoção.
In both Brazil and the USA, 'subordinate work' is the standard legal term distinguishing traditional employment from independent contracting. In Brazil, this distinction is particularly important for labor rights and social security contributions. The term reflects the power dynamic inherent in employer-employee relationships and is crucial in understanding labor law protections.
NYC Slang
on the clock work / working for the man
Synonyms / Sinônimos
employmentdependent workwage laborsalaried work
Antonyms / Antônimos
independent workself-employmentfreelance workautonomous work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho subordinado
Standard legal and labor terminology used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho subordinado
Used in business and legal contexts, particularly in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho subordinado
Common in formal employment discussions
Portugal
trabalho subordinado
Same terminology used in Portuguese labor law; official term in employment contracts

Related Words

employeremployeelabor lawemployment contractjob

Related Idioms & Phrases

work under someone
work for a living
be someone's employee
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