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Assaí Atacadista labor violation ruling in Bahia

Overview

The Labor Court of Salvador ordered Assaí Atacadista, operating via Sendas Distribuidora S/A, to pay R$ 1 million in collective moral damages following a civil public action by the Labor Public Ministry.

Investigations spanning 2022 to 2025 identified various health and safety violations at a Salvador unit. These included inadequate personal protective equipment, risks of electrical shock, fall hazards, and faulty locks on cold chambers. Other reported issues involved poor lighting, unsafe storage, and wet floors. Beyond the fine, the company is required to implement 28 specific safety measures, with potential fines of R$ 30,000 per infraction for non-compliance.

Entities

Assaí Atacadista · Eldorado Brasil Celulose · Santa Catarina · Mauro Donizete · Sendas Distribuidora S/A

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

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  2. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Assaí Atacadista ordered to pay R$ 1 million for labor violations in Bahia

    Assaí Atacadista has been ordered to pay R$ 1 million in collective moral damages for labor and safety violations at a Salvador unit, including faulty protective equipment and hazardous working conditions.

Sources

enfoquems.com.br · ilheuseventos.com.br · jd1noticias.com · ndmais.com.br · nsctotal.com.br · odia.ig.com.br · oestadoonline.com.br · osaogoncalo.com.br · revistapegn.globo.com · tnonline.uol.com.br