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Brazil Senate approves 40-hour workweek without pay cut

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Brazil's Senate has approved a constitutional amendment to reduce the standard workweek from 44 to 40 hours without a pay cut, a move strongly supported by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The legislation, which passed with overwhelming support, aims to benefit over 37 million workers and is seen as a significant electoral strategy for Lula ahead of the presidential runoff. Businesses will have 14 months to implement the new 40-hour limit, which includes two rest days. AI

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Brazil Senate approves 40-hour workweek without pay cut

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Mauricio Savarese, ELÉONORE HUGHES ·

    ‘More time to live’: Brazil moves to cut the workweek to 40 hours without reducing pay for millions of workers

    The Senate approved the measure 75–1, potentially benefiting 37 million workers and giving President Lula a victory ahead of the election runoff.

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