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High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.

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Lesson objectives

  • Learn advanced lexical items related to labour law, unions & workers' rights.
  • Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
  • Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.

Vocabulario C1 — Labour Law, Unions & Workers' Rights

30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.

arbitration //

/ˌɑː.bɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/n
Definition:The process of settling a dispute by an impartial third party whose decision is binding.
Traducción:arbitraje
Example:The dispute over remote work policies was finally settled through binding arbitration in late 2025.
Collocation:binding arbitration
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    • litigation //

    /ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:The process of taking legal action through the court system.
    Traducción:litigio / proceso judicial
    Example:The company is facing extensive litigation regarding its failure to comply with new environmental labour standards.
    Collocation:protracted litigation
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    • statutory //

    /ˈstætʃ.ʊ.tər.i/adj
    Definition:Required, permitted, or enacted by statute (law).
    Traducción:estatutario / legal / por ley
    Example:Employees are entitled to statutory sick pay under the updated 2025 employment regulations.
    Collocation:statutory rights
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    • precedent //

    /ˈpres.ɪ.dənt/n
    Definition:An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
    Traducción:precedente
    Example:The court's ruling on AI-driven monitoring has set a significant legal precedent for the decade.
    Collocation:to set a precedent
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    • redress //

    /rɪˈdres/n
    Definition:Remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance.
    Traducción:reparación / resarcimiento
    Example:Victims of workplace discrimination are seeking legal redress through the high court.
    Collocation:to seek redress
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    • collective bargaining //

    /ˌkɒl.ɪk.tɪv ˈbɑː.ɡɪ.nɪŋ/n
    Definition:Negotiations between an employer and a group of employees (usually a union) to determine conditions of employment.
    Traducción:negociación colectiva
    Example:The strength of collective bargaining has waned in some sectors due to the rise of the gig economy.
    Collocation:to engage in collective bargaining
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    • redundancy //

    /ˈred.ən.dən.si/n
    Definition:The state of being no longer employed because the job is no longer required.
    Traducción:despido por causas objetivas / redundancia
    Example:Due to the automation of the warehouse, several hundred workers faced redundancy last year.
    Collocation:to be made redundant
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    • severance pay //

    /ˈsev.ər.əns ˌpeɪ/n
    Definition:An amount of money paid to an employee upon termination of their contract.
    Traducción:indemnización por despido
    Example:The executive negotiated a substantial severance pay package before leaving the firm.
    Collocation:to receive severance pay
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    • grievance //

    /ˈɡriː.vəns/n
    Definition:A real or perceived wrong, injustice, or unfairness that is expressed.
    Traducción:queja / agravio
    Example:The union filed a formal grievance regarding the unsafe working conditions in the factory.
    Collocation:to lodge a grievance
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    • compliance //

    /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/n
    Definition:The action or fact of complying with a law, most important regulation, or command.
    Traducción:cumplimiento
    Example:Ensuring full compliance with the new labour laws is the HR department's top priority.
    Collocation:regulatory compliance
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    • negotiate //

    /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/v
    Definition:To try to reach an agreement or compromise through discussion.
    Traducción:negociar
    Example:The union representatives are meeting with management to negotiate better healthcare benefits.
    Collocation:to negotiate terms
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    • remuneration //

    /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:Money paid for work or service.
    Traducción:remuneración / salario
    Example:The contract outlines the total remuneration package, including bonuses and stock options.
    Collocation:competitive remuneration
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    • unilateral //

    /ˌjuː.nɪˈlæt.ər.əl/adj
    Definition:Performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a situation, without the agreement of others.
    Traducción:unilateral
    Example:The company's unilateral decision to cut hours without consultation led to a massive strike.
    Collocation:unilateral decision
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    • adhere to //

    /ədˈhɪə.ruː/v
    Definition:To believe in and follow the practices of a particular rule or law.
    Traducción:cumplir con / adherirse a
    Example:All contractors must strictly adhere to the safety protocols established in the labour agreement.
    Collocation:to adhere to regulations
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    • breach //

    /briːtʃ/n
    Definition:An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
    Traducción:incumplimiento / infracción
    Example:The sudden termination of the contract was deemed a serious breach of labour law.
    Collocation:a breach of contract
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    • workplace harassment //

    /ˈwɜːk.pleɪs hær.əs.mənt/n
    Definition:Unwelcome conduct in a professional environment that creates a hostile atmosphere.
    Traducción:acoso laboral
    Example:The company implemented new training to prevent any form of workplace harassment.
    Collocation:to report harassment
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    • contractual //

    /kənˈtræk.tʃu.əl/adj
    Definition:Relating to or according to a contract.
    Traducción:contractual
    Example:The employee's contractual obligations include a non-compete clause for twelve months.
    Collocation:contractual obligations
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    • mediation //

    /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/n
    Definition:Intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it.
    Traducción:mediación
    Example:Mediation proved more effective than litigation in resolving the conflict between the union and the board.
    Collocation:to undergo mediation
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    • dispute //

    /dɪˈspjuːt/n
    Definition:A disagreement, argument, or debate.
    Traducción:disputa / conflicto
    Example:Industrial disputes often result in temporary shutdowns of production lines.
    Collocation:to settle a dispute
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    • liability //

    /ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The state of being legally responsible for something.
    Traducción:responsabilidad legal
    Example:The firm's liability for the accident was investigated by the labour inspectorate.
    Collocation:to assume liability
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    • burnout //

    /ˈbɜːn.aʊt/n
    Definition:State of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.
    Traducción:agotamiento extremo / burnout
    Example:Mental health support has become a key part of labour rights to combat employee burnout.
    Collocation:to suffer from burnout
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    • gig economy //

    /ɡɪɡ ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/n
    Definition:A labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work.
    Traducción:economía colaborativa / gig economy
    Example:Legislators are debating how to provide benefits to workers within the gig economy.
    Collocation:the rise of the gig economy
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    • work-life balance //

    /wɜːk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/n
    Definition:The division of one's time and focus between working and between personal and family activities.
    Traducción:conciliación laboral y familiar
    Example:Flexible hours are essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance in 2026.
    Collocation:to achieve a work-life balance
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    • quiet quitting //

    /ˈkwaɪ.ət ˈkwɪt.ɪŋ/n
    Definition:The practice of doing only the minimum requirements of one's job and no more.
    Traducción:renuncia silenciosa
    Example:Management is attempting to address 'quiet quitting' through better engagement strategies.
    Collocation:the phenomenon of quiet quitting
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    • side hustle //

    /saɪd ˈhʌs.əl/n
    Definition:A job or way of making money that is done in addition to one's main job.
    Traducción:trabajo secundario / 'chamba' extra
    Example:Many young professionals now maintain a side hustle to supplement their primary income.
    Collocation:to start a side hustle
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    • toxic work culture //

    /ˈtɒk.sɪk wɜːk ˈkʌl.tʃər/n
    Definition:An environment in a workplace that is characterized by negativity, manipulation, or bullying.
    Traducción:cultura laboral tóxica
    Example:High turnover rates are often a symptom of a toxic work culture.
    Collocation:to foster a toxic work culture
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    • remote-first //

    /rɪˈməʊt fɜːst/adj
    Definition:A company culture where remote work is the primary mode of operation.
    Traducción:prioridad al trabajo remoto
    Example:As a remote-first company, they have redefined how labour laws apply to distributed teams.
    Collocation:a remote-first approach
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    • hustle culture //

    /ˈhʌs.əl ˈkʌl.tʃər/n
    Definition:A lifestyle where constant work and productivity are glorified.
    Traducción:cultura del esfuerzo extremo / hustle culture
    Example:Critics argue that hustle culture leads to widespread burnout and mental health issues.
    Collocation:to push against hustle culture
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    • workplace flexibility //

    /ˈwɜːk.pleɪs ˌflek.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/n
    Definition:The ability of employees to choose when and where they work.
    Traducción:flexibilidad laboral
    Example:Workplace flexibility has become a non-negotiable demand for many modern workers.
    Collocation:to demand workplace flexibility
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    • to moonlighting //

    /ˈmuːn.laɪ.tɪŋ/v
    Definition:To work a second job, typically at night.
    Traducción:tener un segundo empleo / trabajar de noche
    Example:The contract forbids employees from moonlighting for direct competitors.
    Collocation:to be caught moonlighting
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