wage decrease

[/weɪdʒ dɪˈkris/]
nounpl: wage decreases
redução salarial
1. a reduction in the amount of money paid to an employee for their work
The company announced a 10% wage decrease due to economic difficulties.
A empresa anunciou uma redução salarial de 10% devido às dificuldades econômicas.
2. a cut in hourly or annual compensation
Workers protested against the proposed wage decrease.
Os trabalhadores protestaram contra a redução salarial proposta.
Wage decreases are sensitive labor issues in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, labor laws and unions (sindicatos) often protect workers against unilateral wage cuts, making this a significant workplace conflict point. In the USA, wage decreases are less regulated and can occur during economic downturns or company restructuring. The term reflects broader economic conditions and employment relationships in both countries.
NYC Slang
paycut or getting docked
Synonyms / Sinônimos
pay cutsalary reductionwage cutcompensation reductionincome reduction
Antonyms / Antônimos
wage increasepay raisesalary increasewage hikepromotion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
redução salarial
most common and formal term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
corte de salário
colloquial alternative commonly used in conversation
São Paulo
redução de salário
slight variation of the standard term, used in business contexts
Portugal
diminuição salarial
Portuguese variation, somewhat more formal in tone

Related Words

salarycompensationpayrollemploymentlaboreconomicsfurlough

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a pay cut
tighten one's belt
make do with less
belt-tightening measures
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