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Brazil ends 6x1 work schedule via Constitutional Amendment
The Brazilian National Congress has promulgated Constitutional Amendment No. 141 of 2026, officially ending the 6x1 work schedule. The new legislation transitions workers to a 5x2 model, guaranteeing two days of weekly rest.
The amendment mandates a gradual reduction of the maximum weekly workload from 44 to 40 hours without any reduction in worker salaries. The transition will occur in stages: the first reduction to 42 hours will take effect 60 days after promulgation, with the full reduction to 40 hours occurring 14 months later.
While the measure is celebrated by labor advocates for improving quality of life, industry groups like FIEMG have expressed concerns regarding increased labor costs and potential impacts on business competitiveness. To mitigate effects on micro-entrepreneurs, the amendment includes provisions to increase the annual revenue limit for MEIs and allows them to hire up to two employees.
Entities
Brasil · Brazil · Brazilian Congress · Congresso Nacional · Davi Alcolumbre · FIEMG · Flávio Bolsonaro · Hugo Motta · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · National Congress of Brazil · Paulo Paim · Senate
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The weekly workload will drop to 42 hours in two months. r92.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] This is the first change to the constitutional work limit in 38 years.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Salaries cannot be reduced due to the change. r92.com.br
- [● 11 SOURCES] The amendment ends the 6x1 work schedule. diariodecampogrande.com.br · r92.com.br · painelpolitico.com · portalgilbertosilva.com.br · www.sosergipe.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Senate approved the PEC with 75 votes in favor and one against.
- [● 10 SOURCES] The Brazilian Congress promulgated Constitutional Amendment No. 141/2026. diariodecampogrande.com.br · r92.com.br · painelpolitico.com · portalgilbertosilva.com.br · www.sosergipe.com.br
- [● 8 SOURCES] The maximum weekly work hours will be reduced from 44 to 40. r92.com.br · diariodecampogrande.com.br · painelpolitico.com · www.sosergipe.com.br
- [● 15 SOURCES] The 40-hour weekly limit will be implemented 12 months after the first stage. r92.com.br · painelpolitico.com · www.estadopolitico.com.br · itapevinoticias.com.br · oempallador.com.br · +4 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] The National Congress promulgated two constitutional amendments during a solemn session. painelpolitico.com · portalgilbertosilva.com.br · www.sosergipe.com.br · oempallador.com.br · diariodecampogrande.com.br · +12 more
- [● 25 SOURCES] The first amendment ends the 6x1 work schedule, which consists of six days of work followed by one day of rest. painelpolitico.com · portalgilbertosilva.com.br · www.sosergipe.com.br · diariodecampogrande.com.br · www.estadopolitico.com.br · +13 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] To mitigate impacts on small businesses, the annual revenue limit for Individual Microentrepreneurs (MEI) will increase to R$ 110,000 in 2027 and R$ 140,000 in 2028. portalgilbertosilva.com.br · www.sosergipe.com.br · www.estadopolitico.com.br · www.gazetaderiopreto.com.br · www.justicaemfoco.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The new rules allow microentrepreneurs to hire up to two employees. portalgilbertosilva.com.br · www.sosergipe.com.br