time-based work

[/taɪm beɪst wɜrk/]
nounpl: time-based works
trabalho baseado em tempo
1. Employment or labor where compensation is determined by the number of hours, days, or periods worked rather than by output or results achieved
Most traditional office jobs are time-based work where employees receive a salary or hourly wage.
A maioria dos trabalhos tradicionais de escritório é trabalho baseado em tempo, onde os funcionários recebem um salário ou salário por hora.
2. A work arrangement where the employer pays the worker for the time spent on the job, regardless of productivity or deliverables
Time-based work differs from project-based work because you're paid for your presence, not necessarily your results.
O trabalho baseado em tempo diferencia-se do trabalho baseado em projetos porque você é pago pela sua presença, e não necessariamente pelos seus resultados.
In Brazil, time-based work is the predominant employment model, particularly in formal sector jobs where workers have clear work hours and typically receive benefits. This contrasts with the growing gig economy and freelance culture. In the USA, the distinction between time-based and results-based work has become more pronounced with the rise of remote work and flexible arrangements. The term reflects broader workplace evolution in how productivity and compensation are measured.
NYC Slang
punch-clock job
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hourly worksalaried worktime-and-effort workattendance-based work
Antonyms / Antônimos
project-based workresults-based workoutput-based workperformance-based work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho baseado em tempo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho por hora / trabalho assalariado
Business-focused urban usage
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho por tempo
Common in service and hospitality sectors
Portugal
trabalho baseado em tempo / trabalho por horas
European Portuguese preference for 'trabalho por horas'

Related Words

hourly wagesalarytimesheetwork hoursemployment contractproductivitycompensation

Related Idioms & Phrases

clock in and clock out
9-to-5 job
time is money
paying your dues
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