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Brazil implements new rules for paid leave for domestic violence victims

The Brazilian federal government has established new regulations for paid leave of up to six months for women experiencing domestic violence. This measure, rooted in the Maria da Penha Law, aims to mitigate economic dependency on aggressors, which often prevents victims from seeking protection.

Under Joint Ordinance MPS/INSS No. 48, women with formal employment contracts will have their first 15 days of leave paid by their employer, with the remainder covered by the INSS. For other social security contributors, the INSS will cover the full benefit without requiring a new medical evaluation. Those not covered by social security may seek financial assistance through social services following a judicial decision.

The regulation follows a Supreme Court ruling that the benefit can be funded by Social Security or social assistance. To access this right, a judicial decision must explicitly mandate the leave as a protective measure, considering specific risks to the woman's safety in her workplace or during her commute.

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Beatriz Vitória Aparecida Neves Mota · Brazil · Brazilian federal government · Civil Police of Minas Gerais · Elizângela Aparecida Matheus · Hiago Moreira Schnornberger · Hospital Regional São Paulo · INSS · Maria da Penha Law · Military Police · Minas Gerais · Public Security Observatory

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