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Brazil Supreme Court equalizes maternity leave for adoptive and biological mothers

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) has unanimously ruled to equalize maternity leave for biological and adoptive mothers. This decision, prompted by an action from the Prosecutor General's Office (PGR), ensures that all mothers, regardless of their professional link—including private sector employees, federal public servants, and military members—are entitled to 120 days of paid leave, which can be extended by an additional 60 days.

The ruling addresses previous legal discrepancies where adoptive mothers in certain public sectors received shorter leave periods. The court determined that the start of the leave period depends on specific circumstances, such as birth, adoption, or hospital discharge for the mother or child, whichever occurs last. Additionally, the STF clarified that the decision applies to current and future leaves but does not affect those that have already concluded.

While the court equalized the duration of leave, it declined a request to allow families to divide the leave period between parents, stating that such changes must be decided by Congress. The ruling also extends protections against dismissal following pregnancy to temporary workers and those in commission-based positions.

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Alexandre de Moraes · Brasil · Brazil · Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho · Cristiano Zanin · Lula · Procuradoria-Geral da República · Supremo Tribunal Federal

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