37 million Brazilians still work Saturdays. A constitutional change is pending
Brazil's lower house has approved a constitutional amendment to establish a 40-hour, five-day workweek, a move widely supported by labor rights groups and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This change aims to benefit at least 37 million workers by ensuring two consecutive rest days weekly without pay reduction. While businesses have 14 months to adapt, some critics worry about potential hiring impacts and the speed of implementation. AI
