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Jobs and Working Life - Compensation

Study terms related to salaries, wages, bonuses, commissions, insurance benefits, severance pay, retirement plans, pensions, and pay equality.

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salary
salary
[substantivo]

an amount of money we receive for doing our job, usually monthly

salário

salário

Ex: The company announced a salary raise for all employees. 

A empresa anunciou um aumento de salário para todos os funcionários.

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wage
wage
[substantivo]

money that a person earns, daily or weekly, in exchange for their work

salário, ordenado

salário, ordenado

Ex: The government implemented policies to ensure fair wages and improve living standards for workers. 

O governo implementou políticas para garantir salários justos e melhorar os padrões de vida dos trabalhadores.

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pension
pension
[substantivo]

a regular payment made to a retired person by the government or a former employer

pensão, aposentadoria

pensão, aposentadoria

Ex: Government employees often receive a pension as part of their retirement benefits. 

Os funcionários do governo frequentemente recebem uma pensão como parte de seus benefícios de aposentadoria.

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raise
raise
[substantivo]

an amount of money added to our regular payment for the job we do

aumento, incremento

aumento, incremento

Ex: The union negotiated a raise for its members. 

O sindicato negociou um aumento para seus membros.

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bonus
bonus
[substantivo]

the extra money that we get, besides our salary, as a reward

bônus,  prêmio

bônus, prêmio

Ex: With her end-of-year bonus, she bought a new car. 

Com o seu bônus de final de ano, ela comprou um carro novo.

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unpaid
unpaid
[adjetivo]

not yet given the money that was promised in exchange for something

não pago, impago

não pago, impago

Ex: Many students are forced to take unpaid positions to build their resumes while in school. 

Muitos estudantes são forçados a assumir posições não remuneradas para construir seus currículos enquanto estão na escola.

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commission
commission
[substantivo]

a sum of money paid to someone based on the value or quantity of goods they sell

comissão,  percentagem

comissão, percentagem

Ex: The company offers commission-based pay to its sales team. 

A empresa oferece pagamento baseado em comissão à sua equipe de vendas.

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hazard pay
hazard pay
[substantivo]

additional compensation for work involving physical danger or health risks

Ex: He earned hazard pay for working on the offshore oil rig. 
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living wage
living wage
[substantivo]

the minimum income necessary for a worker to meet basic needs without relying on public assistance or private charities

salário digno, salário mínimo

salário digno, salário mínimo

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minimum wage
minimum wage
[substantivo]

the lowest level of salary, set by the law

salário mínimo, remuneração mínima

salário mínimo, remuneração mínima

Ex: Many people struggle to make ends meet on minimum wage alone. 

Muitas pessoas lutam para sobreviver apenas com o salário mínimo.

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pay gap
pay gap
[substantivo]

the difference between the payment received by two different groups of people

diferença salarial, lacuna de pagamento

diferença salarial, lacuna de pagamento

Ex: The pay gap between executives and entry-level workers has grown significantly. 
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wage gap
wage gap
[substantivo]

the disparity in earnings between two distinct groups of workers

Ex: Legislation was introduced to address the wage gap in the tech sector. 
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health insurance
health insurance
[substantivo]

a financial arrangement that provides coverage for medical expenses, offering individuals or groups protection against the high costs of healthcare services and treatments

seguro de saúde, cobertura de saúde

seguro de saúde, cobertura de saúde

Ex: Health insurance plans may include options for dental and vision coverage, addressing a broader spectrum of healthcare needs. 

Os planos de seguro de saúde podem incluir opções para cobertura dentária e de visão, abordando um espectro mais amplo de necessidades de saúde.

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medical insurance
medical insurance
[substantivo]

a policy that covers the cost of medical treatment and healthcare services

Ex: Medical insurance premiums have risen significantly over the past year. 
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disability insurance

insurance that provides income replacement if the policyholder becomes unable to work due to illness or injury

Ex: Many self-employed workers buy disability insurance for financial security. 
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unemployment insurance

a government program that provides temporary financial assistance to eligible workers who have lost their jobs

Ex: Eligibility for unemployment insurance depends on prior earnings and reason for separation. 
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retirement plan
retirement plan
[substantivo]

a financial arrangement designed to provide income for an individual after they stop working

Ex: The retirement plan allows withdrawals without penalty after age 59½. 
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retirement fund
retirement fund
[substantivo]

a pool of money accumulated for use after retirement, often through regular contributions and investments

Ex: They hired a financial advisor to help grow their retirement fund. 
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pension plan
pension plan
[substantivo]

a retirement savings plan in which an employer or organization contributes money on behalf of its employees, to be used to provide income to those employees during their retirement years

plano de pensão, plano de aposentadoria

plano de pensão, plano de aposentadoria

Ex: She reviewed her pension plan options before deciding where to invest. 

Ela revisou suas opções de plano de pensão antes de decidir onde investir.

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annuity
annuity
[substantivo]

a fixed stream of payments made at regular intervals, typically derived from a capital investment or insurance contract

anuidade, renda

anuidade, renda

Ex: They relied on an annuity to cover living expenses after retirement. 

Eles dependiam de uma anuidade para cobrir as despesas de subsistência após a aposentadoria.

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severance pay
severance pay
[substantivo]

compensation paid by an employer to an employee upon termination of employment

Ex: Severance pay is often calculated based on years of service. 
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early retirement
early retirement
[substantivo]

the act of leaving a job or career permanently before the typical retirement age

aposentadoria antecipada, pré-aposentadoria

aposentadoria antecipada, pré-aposentadoria

Ex: Many people dream of achieving financial independence and taking early retirement. 

Muitas pessoas sonham em alcançar a independência financeira e ter uma aposentadoria antecipada.

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pensionable age
pensionable age
[substantivo]

the age at which a person becomes eligible to receive a state or company pension

Ex: Employees are entitled to retire once they reach pensionable age. 
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