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Senator Omar Aziz advances PEC to end 6x1 work scale

Senator Omar Aziz has submitted a favorable report to the Senate's Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ) regarding PEC 221/2019, a constitutional amendment aimed at ending the 6x1 work scale in Brazil. Aziz maintained the original text approved by the Chamber of Deputies and rejected 12 proposed amendments to expedite the process.

The proposal seeks to reduce the maximum weekly work hours from 44 to 40, while ensuring workers receive two days of paid weekly rest, with one preferably on Sunday. The amendment stipulates that the reduction in hours cannot result in a decrease in salary.

A gradual implementation period is proposed: two months after promulgation, the maximum weekly journey will decrease from 44 to 42 hours. One year after that initial transition, the 40-hour weekly limit will be definitively established. The CCJ is expected to vote on the report next week, with the potential for a follow-up vote in the Senate plenary to occur shortly thereafter.

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Brazil · Brazilian Chamber of Deputies · Brazilian Senate · Chamber of Deputies · Constitution and Justice Commission · Davi Alcolumbre · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Omar Aziz · Senate · Senate Constitution and Justice Commission

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