withholding practices
[wɪðˈhoʊldɪŋ ˈpræktɪsɪz]
nounpl: withholding practices
práticas de retenção
1. The act or policy of deliberately holding back, keeping back, or refusing to give, grant, or allow something
The company's withholding practices of employee benefits created tension in the workplace.
As práticas de retenção de benefícios dos funcionários pela empresa criaram tensão no local de trabalho.
2. In taxation, the practice of deducting and holding back a portion of an employee's wages or payment for tax purposes
Tax withholding practices ensure that employees pay their income taxes throughout the year.
As práticas de retenção fiscal garantem que os funcionários paguem seus impostos sobre a renda ao longo do ano.
3. The systematic refusal to disclose, provide, or make available information, resources, or services
Withholding practices of critical information from stakeholders violated company transparency policies.
As práticas de retenção de informações críticas dos interessados violaram as políticas de transparência da empresa.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, withholding practices are often associated with employment law, taxation, and corporate governance. In the USA, tax withholding is a standard legal requirement, while in Brazil, 'práticas de retenção' can also refer to broader corporate policies related to information control or benefit distribution, which may carry more negative connotations in contexts involving labor rights.
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