worker neglect

[/ˈwɜːrkər nɪˈɡlekt/]
nounpl: worker neglects
negligência com trabalhadores
1. The failure of an employer or management to provide adequate care, safety, resources, or attention to the well-being of employees
The factory faced lawsuits due to worker neglect, as employees were denied proper safety equipment.
A fábrica enfrentou processos judiciais por negligência com trabalhadores, pois os funcionários foram privados de equipamentos de segurança adequados.
2. Insufficient attention to worker training, development, or mental health support in a workplace
Worker neglect in the service industry has led to high turnover rates and staff burnout.
A negligência com trabalhadores na indústria de serviços levou a altas taxas de rotatividade e esgotamento dos funcionários.
3. Failure to maintain safe working conditions or provide necessary accommodations for employees
The investigation revealed systemic worker neglect, including hazardous conditions and unpaid overtime.
A investigação revelou negligência sistemática com trabalhadores, incluindo condições perigosas e horas extras não pagas.
In Brazil, 'negligência com trabalhadores' is a serious legal and ethical concern, with strong labor laws protecting workers. The term is frequently used in labor disputes, union negotiations, and media discussions about workers' rights. In the USA, particularly in NYC, the concept reflects ongoing debates about fair labor practices, minimum wage, and workplace safety standards.
NYC Slang
ghosting your workers or benching your staff (informal slang referring to ignoring worker needs)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
employee negligenceworkplace neglectlabor abuseoccupational negligencestaff mistreatment
Antonyms / Antônimos
worker careemployee welfareworkplace supportworker protectionemployee engagement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
negligência com trabalhadores
Standard formal usage in labor and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
descuido com os funcionários
More colloquial variant used in informal settings
São Paulo
negligência trabalhista
Commonly used in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
negligência laboral
Portuguese variant with slight terminology differences in labor law

Related Words

labor rightsworkplace safetyoccupational hazardsemployee well-beinghuman resourceslabor standardsworker compensationduty of care

Related Idioms & Phrases

leaving workers in the lurch
turning a blind eye to worker issues
sweeping labor problems under the rug
failing to walk the walk with employee welfare
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