A compensação
Example: A compensação pelo trabalho extra será paga na próxima semana.
Definition
"Compensation" refers to the payment or benefits given to an employee in return for their work or services. It includes wages, salaries, bonuses, and other forms of financial or non-financial rewards provided to recognize effort and performance.
Etymology
The term "compensation" comes from the Latin word 'compensatio,' which means 'a weighing against' or 'balancing.' It evolved through Old French and Middle English to represent the idea of making up for a loss or providing something in return. Did you know? The word originally had a broad meaning of balancing any kind of debt or damage before narrowing to financial payment.
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