Work:
Work is an activity which involves a force along with a movement in the direction of the force. The SI unit of work is Joule (J).
Labor:
Labor is the work performed by the humans. It is the combination of the physical and mental efforts which are used in the production of goods and services. Labor is the primary and active factor in the production process. Employees should be provided fair wages according to the work they performed.
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
Activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve result. | Work, especially physical work. |
| Synonyms | Task, struggle, trouble, performance and job | Activity, job, energy, employment and industry |
| Antonyms | Idleness, pastime, fun and laziness | Inactivity, unemployment, indolence, laziness |
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| Word origin | The word work was originated before 12th century form Middle English werk and Old English werc. | The word labor was originated in the 14th century from the Middle English, from Anglo-French labor. |
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| Disadvantages | Its disadvantages are:
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