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Brazilian Senate to vote on 40-hour workweek reform
The Brazilian Senate has scheduled a first-round vote for Wednesday, October 14, regarding Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC) 221/2019. The measure aims to end the 6x1 work schedule by reducing the maximum weekly work hours from 44 to 40 without reducing employee salaries.
The proposal includes a 14-month transition period. Within 60 days of promulgation, the weekly limit will decrease to 42 hours, followed by a reduction to 40 hours after 12 additional months. The amendment also guarantees two paid days of rest per week. For workers with higher education degrees earning above R$ 21,188.87, the duration of work may be negotiated directly with employers, provided a 5x2 schedule is maintained.
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre stated the scheduling follows regimental rules. While the government is seeking to accelerate the process through special calendar requests, opposition members have expressed interest in postponing the debate until after the election period. To pass, the amendment requires approval by at least three-fifths of the Senate in two separate voting rounds.
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Brazilian Senate · Chamber of Deputies · Davi Alcolumbre · Flávio Bolsonaro · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Omar Aziz · PEC 221/2019 · Senate · Senate of Brazil · Teresa Leitão
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- [DISPUTED] Senate President Davi Alcolumbre scheduled the first-round vote for Wednesday, October 14. www.bandab.com.br · exame.com · oempallador.com.br · rdmonline.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · +28 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Senator Omar Aziz rejected 36 amendments to the proposal. noticiabrasil.net.br · oempallador.com.br · rdmonline.com.br · www.tribunapr.com.br · guaiba.com.br · +2 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Government leader Teresa Leitão is collecting signatures for a special calendar request to accelerate the process. uruguayaldia.com.uy · www.diarioestrategia.cl · cbn.globo.com · crprensa.com
- [● 49 SOURCES] PEC 221/2019 proposes reducing the weekly work hours from 44 to 40. valor.globo.com · noticiabrasil.net.br · oempallador.com.br · rdmonline.com.br · www.bandab.com.br · +35 more
- [● 46 SOURCES] The Senate is scheduled to vote on the first round of PEC 221/2019 on Wednesday. valor.globo.com · noticiabrasil.net.br · oempallador.com.br · rdmonline.com.br · www.bandab.com.br · +33 more
- [● 49 SOURCES] The proposal includes a guarantee of two paid days of rest per week without salary reduction. noticiabrasil.net.br · oempallador.com.br · rdmonline.com.br · www.bandab.com.br · revistapegn.globo.com · +35 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] If passed, the weekly limit will reduce to 42 hours 60 days after promulgation. crprensa.com · www.metro1.com.br · itapevinoticias.com.br · painelpolitico.com · omatogrosso.com · +2 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] The proposal includes a 14-month transition period. crprensa.com · www.jornalcidade.net · portaldiarioderondonia.com · uruguayaldia.com.uy · www.metro1.com.br · +11 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The proposal includes specific rules for workers with higher education degrees earning above R$ 21,188.87. portaldiarioderondonia.com · www.metro1.com.br · www.estadopolitico.com.br · gazetaderondonia.com.br · jeremoaboagora.com.br · +4 more