remunerados

Remunerados is a term used in Portuguese to designate individuals who receive monetary compensation in exchange for work, services, or participation in a program. The category includes employees, temporary workers, contractors, consultants, and other service providers who are paid by an employer or client. It can also apply to recipients of stipends or grants that are treated as compensation for certain contexts. The counterpart is the non-remunerated, such as volunteers or interns who do not receive payment.

In employment law and statistics, remunerados are often contrasted with groups that do not receive remuneration to measure labor market participation and earnings. Remuneração, the related noun, refers to the total compensation received, including base salary, overtime, bonuses, benefits, and sometimes in-kind payments. The concept is widely used in payroll, human resources, economics, and public policy to assess costs of labor, wage levels, and the distribution of earnings.

Usage and interpretation can vary by jurisdiction and language. In Portuguese, remunerado is common in legal texts and HR discussions, while in Spanish, remunerado is likewise used in formal writing and is closely linked to “remuneración” as the overall compensation. The term remains generic and does not specify contractual form, allowing it to cover employees, autonomous workers, and other paid arrangements.

See also: Remuneração, Salário, Benefícios, Trabalhador, Contrato de trabalho.