The news. On 14 October, the Brazilian Senate passed the bill reducing the maximum weekly working hours from 44 to 40 by 75 votes to one, following its approval by the Chamber of Deputies in May. The text puts an end to the 6×1 system previously in force (six working days followed by one day of rest). Employees will thus be entitled to two paid weekly days off, preferably including Sunday, with no reduction in salary. More favourable provisions may also be set out in collective agreements. The
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Nathalie Tran
Editor-in-Chief Mind HR