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Brazil implements Constitutional Amendment 141 to end 6x1 work schedule
Brazil has promulgated Constitutional Amendment 141, which officially ends the 6x1 work schedule and establishes a 5x2 model with two paid weekly rest days. The amendment, which modifies Article 7 of the Constitution, mandates a gradual reduction of the maximum weekly workload without any reduction in worker salaries.
The transition will occur in two stages: the maximum weekly workload will decrease from 44 to 42 hours starting December 16, 2026, and will further reduce to 40 hours starting December 16, 2027. This change affects millions of formal workers, including an estimated 2.6 million in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
While labor specialists describe the move as a historic victory for workers' rights, business sectors have expressed concerns regarding operational costs and staffing. The hospitality and retail sectors may pass increased labor costs to consumers, while the supermarket industry is exploring increased automation and self-service technologies to mitigate the impact of higher personnel expenses.
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Abrasel-CE · Assintecal · Associação Comercial e de Inovação de Marília · Brazil · Brazilian Congress · Constitutional Amendment 141 · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Ricardo Antunes · Sebrae Rio · Sebrae-RJ · Senate of Brazil
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Supermarkets are considering increased automation to manage costs. fmimperial.com.br · www.estadao.com.br · www.osul.com.br
- [● 19 SOURCES] Constitutional Amendment 141 ends the 6x1 work schedule. www1.folha.uol.com.br · acim.org.br · brasilemfolhas.com.br · imprensapublica.com.br · sintrafarmaes.org.br · +14 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] The maximum weekly workload will be 40 hours starting December 16, 2027. www1.folha.uol.com.br · acim.org.br · brasilemfolhas.com.br · sintrafarmaes.org.br · utilitaonline.com.br · +14 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] Salaries cannot be reduced due to the new work schedule. www1.folha.uol.com.br · acim.org.br · brasilemfolhas.com.br · utilitaonline.com.br · www.brasil247.com · +13 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Over 2.6 million workers in Rio de Janeiro may be affected by the change. novaiguassuonline.com.br · www.brasil247.com
- [● 18 SOURCES] The amendment establishes two paid weekly rest days. www1.folha.uol.com.br · acim.org.br · brasilemfolhas.com.br · utilitaonline.com.br · fmimperial.com.br · +13 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The hospitality sector may pass increased costs to consumers. fmimperial.com.br
- [● 19 SOURCES] The maximum weekly workload will be 42 hours starting December 16, 2026. www1.folha.uol.com.br · acim.org.br · brasilemfolhas.com.br · sintrafarmaes.org.br · utilitaonline.com.br · +14 more