workplace equity
[WORK-plays EK-wit-ee]
noun
equidade no local de trabalho
1. Fair treatment and equal opportunities for all employees regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other characteristics
The company implemented new policies to promote workplace equity and reduce discrimination.
A empresa implementou novas políticas para promover equidade no local de trabalho e reduzir a discriminação.
2. The practice of ensuring that all workers have access to the same resources, benefits, and advancement opportunities
Workplace equity requires transparent hiring practices and equal pay for equal work.
A equidade no local de trabalho exige práticas de contratação transparentes e salário igual para trabalho igual.
3. Systemic efforts to address historical inequalities and provide support to underrepresented groups in the workplace
The diversity committee focuses on workplace equity through mentorship and professional development programs.
O comitê de diversidade se concentra em equidade no local de trabalho através de programas de mentoria e desenvolvimento profissional.
Workplace equity is a significant cultural and legal concern in both the USA and Brazil. In the USA, it relates to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and ongoing DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives. In Brazil, workplace equity addresses historical inequalities, particularly regarding racial and gender discrimination, with growing corporate and governmental attention to affirmative action policies and equal opportunities legislation.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →