Brazil Senate moves forward on labor schedule reform and automatic pension payments

The Brazilian Senate is set to discuss the timetable for the constitutional amendment that would end the 6 × 1 work schedule, a bill that requires two days of rest per week and reduces the standard 44‑hour workweek to 40 hours without cutting wages. After approval by the Chamber of Deputies in late May, the amendment will first be examined by the Constitution and Justice Committee and then needs a three‑fifths majority in the full Senate, with a target for approval by mid‑July.

In parallel, the Senate’s Constitution and Justice Committee approved a proposal to create a “Pix Pensão” system that would automatically transfer alimony payments via the instant‑transfer platform Pix. The measure, introduced by Deputy Tabata Amaral, aims to reduce delays and judicial actions related to unpaid support. It has been fast‑tracked for urgent consideration and awaits a plenary vote.

Both initiatives reflect the Senate’s current agenda of labor‑rights and financial‑technology reforms.