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180 days guaranteed! Starting in 2024, the new labor law will give greater breathing space to workers with formal employment contracts, governed by the CLT

Written by Rafaela Fabris
Published 04/09/2024 às 01:40
Updated 05/09/2024 às 16:55
180 days guaranteed! Starting in 2024, the new labor law will give greater breathing space to workers with formal employment contracts, governed by the CLT
New labor law provides relief to thousands of Brazilians (Image: Representation)

New labor law guarantees 180 days at home without losing money

A The new labor law, which comes into effect in 2024, promises to bring an important change for millions of Brazilian workers governed by the CLT. The main new feature? Maternity leave will be extended to 180 days, ensuring that mothers can spend more time with their newborns without losing a single cent of their salary.

New labor law

With this new labor law, the maternity leave period will increase from 120 to 180 days. This means that, as well as being able to spend more time caring for their babies, mothers will not have any reduction in their monthly earnings. The measure is a relief for many families, who will be able to dedicate themselves to the initial care of their children with more peace of mind.

According to the Pontotel portal, new law also offers flexible options for mothers to choose the best format of leave. In addition to the 180 days with full salary, workers can opt for 120 days with full salary, followed by 60 days receiving half salary. Another alternative is to divide the period: 60 days with full salary and 120 days with a 50% reduction in the amount.

Special cases and adoption

This new labor law also takes into account special situations. Premature births, births of children with disabilities or adoption of children under one year old also provide for an extension of the leave. And for adoptive mothers, the rule changes depending on the age of the child. Children aged one to four years old are entitled to 30 extra days of leave, and those aged four to eight years old are entitled to 15 extra days.

Another The news is that collective agreements can further extend the leave period, providing even greater protection for mothers in the job market.

Impact on different categories of CLT workers

A The new labor law also extends its benefits to different categories of workers, including individual microentrepreneurs (MEIs), self-employed workers and domestic workers, all governed by the CLT. In the case of MEIs and self-employed workers, the value of the license will be calculated based on the average of the last 12 months of contributions to the INSS. For domestic workers, the benefit will be equivalent to the last salary.

For special insured persons, such as rural workers, the amount paid will be a minimum wage, ensuring that all categories of mothers are covered.

Extending paternity leave

It wasn't just mothers who benefited from the new labor law. In 2023, the Fathers also had their paternity leave extended from 5 to 20 days. Now, parents can choose to take the 20 days at once with full pay or divide the period, taking advantage of 10 days with full pay and another 10 days with half the amount.

It The measure is seen as a step forward in promoting equality in the family environment, recognizing the role of parents in caring for their children. and offering more time for them to actively participate in the routine with the baby in the first days of life.

The change in the job market

A The new labor law represents a milestone in social protection policies in Brazil, ensuring that fathers and mothers can dedicate more time to their children without financial loss. CLT now reflects a more modern and inclusive view on the importance of work-life balance.

More flexible options for mothers to choose the best format of leave offer more freedom to balance work and motherhood. This type of change can not only positively impact children’s development, but also create a healthier and more empathetic work environment.

This is a change that will undoubtedly reverberate in the daily lives of families and the job market, and it is expected that the benefits will not take long to appear. After all, a country that values ​​time with its children is investing in their future.

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If you can, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this new development! How do you think the new labor law will impact the daily lives of mothers and fathers in Brazil? And what do you think about these changes in CLT?

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