What does work to rule mean?
Definitions for work to rule
work to rule
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word work to rule.
Princeton's WordNet
work to rulenoun
a job action in which workers cause a slowdown by doing only the minimum amount required by the rules of the workplace
Wiktionary
work to rulenoun
Job action consisting of working to rule.
work to ruleverb
To work slowly by strictly following all work rules, usually in a work-to-rule job action, as part of unionized labor protest.
Wikipedia
work to rule
Work-to-rule (also known as an Italian strike, in Italian: Sciopero bianco, or Slowdown in US usage) is a job action in which employees do no more than the minimum required by the rules of their contract or job, and strictly follow time-consuming rules normally not enforced. This may cause a slowdown or decrease in productivity if the employer does not hire enough employees or pay the appropriate salary and as such does not have the requirements needed to run at the level they desire. It is a form of protest against low pay and poor working conditions, and is considered less disruptive than a strike or lockout as obeying the rules is not susceptible to disciplinary action or loss of pay. In practice there may be ambiguous conditions, for example a contract that requires working additional hours when necessary, or a requirement to work to operational requirements. In such cases workers have been recommended to ask for a written direction to carry out the work, which can be used as evidence if necessary.
ChatGPT
work to rule
Work to rule is a form of industrial action in which employees strictly follow the rules and regulations of their employment contract as a form of protest. This may involve doing no more than the minimum required by the rules of their contract, refusing to work overtime, or rigidly sticking to safety or other regulations to slow down pace of tasks. The aim is to disrupt the normal functioning or efficiency of their workplace in order to bring attention to grievances or demands.
Matched Categories
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of work to rule in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of work to rule in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Translations for work to rule
From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary
Get even more translations for work to rule »
Translation
Find a translation for the work to rule definition in other languages:
Select another language:
- - Select -
- 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
- 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
- Español (Spanish)
- Esperanto (Esperanto)
- 日本語 (Japanese)
- Português (Portuguese)
- Deutsch (German)
- العربية (Arabic)
- Français (French)
- Русский (Russian)
- ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
- 한국어 (Korean)
- עברית (Hebrew)
- Gaeilge (Irish)
- Українська (Ukrainian)
- اردو (Urdu)
- Magyar (Hungarian)
- मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
- Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Italiano (Italian)
- தமிழ் (Tamil)
- Türkçe (Turkish)
- తెలుగు (Telugu)
- ภาษาไทย (Thai)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
- Čeština (Czech)
- Polski (Polish)
- Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Românește (Romanian)
- Nederlands (Dutch)
- Ελληνικά (Greek)
- Latinum (Latin)
- Svenska (Swedish)
- Dansk (Danish)
- Suomi (Finnish)
- فارسی (Persian)
- ייִדיש (Yiddish)
- հայերեն (Armenian)
- Norsk (Norwegian)
- English (English)
Word of the Day
Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?
Citation
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"work to rule." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 Apr. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/work+to+rule>.
Discuss these work to rule definitions with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In