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work rules

American

noun

(used with a plural verb)

a set of rules, usually established by one or more unions in an agreement with management, specifying the tasks to be done by each employee.

Etymology

Origin of work rules

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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Up until this week, the dispute over sudden changes to employees’ healthcare plans and other work rules had dragged through federal court with no end in sight.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 13, 2025

But the companies say they should not be forced to rehire employees who broke their work rules.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2024

United's pilots blame current work rules for making senior first officers reluctant to take promotions.

From Reuters • Jul. 20, 2023

“Flight attendants are front workers and instrumental in the success of Alaska Airlines. Our work rules and pay haven’t matched the success of the company.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2023

Underneath the clash over rights, laws, and work rules, there was a deeper truth that the planters were sensing: The Age of Sugar was ending.

From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson

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