undocumented duties
[/ˌʌndɑːkjuˈmɛntɪd ˈduːtiz/]
noun phrase
deveres não documentados
1. Tasks, responsibilities, or obligations that are assigned or expected but not formally recorded, listed, or officially acknowledged in written documentation, contracts, or job descriptions
The employee complained about the undocumented duties that were added to her workload without official updates to her job description.
A funcionária reclamou sobre os deveres não documentados que foram adicionados à sua carga de trabalho sem atualizações oficiais em sua descrição de cargo.
2. Work responsibilities that lack formal written evidence, making them difficult to verify or enforce legally
Many workers face undocumented duties that are never formally assigned but are expected as part of workplace culture.
Muitos trabalhadores enfrentam deveres não documentados que nunca são formalmente atribuídos, mas são esperados como parte da cultura do local de trabalho.
This phrase is particularly relevant in discussions about worker exploitation, labor rights, and employment justice in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it reflects concerns about informal labor practices and lack of worker protections. In the USA, it relates to discussions of wage theft and workplace fairness. The concept is increasingly important in gig economy and precarious work discussions.
NYC Slang
off-the-books tasks
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