End of the 6×1 shift: when the changes will truly come into effect with the proposal for a 36-hour workweek advancing in Congress in 2026 and mobilizing CLT workers.

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Published on 12/04/2026 at 23:33

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Change in weekly working hours is underway and may impact millions of CLT workers in the coming years

The debate about the end of the 6×1 schedule has returned to the center of discussions in Brazil in 2026 and, therefore, is already mobilizing workers and companies across the country.

In addition, the proposal that foresees the reduction of the weekly working hours still depends on approval in the National Congress, which means that no change has taken effect so far.

Currently, the 6×1 model, common in sectors such as commerce, services, and industry, maintains six consecutive working days followed by just one day of rest.

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Proposal foresees gradual reduction of weekly working hours

The proposal under discussion is linked to a Proposed Amendment to the Constitution (PEC), which seeks to change the weekly working hours of workers.

In this sense, the text provides for a progressive reduction to a limit of 36 hours per week, without any reduction in salary.

Thus, if approved, the 6×1 schedule would cease to be the predominant standard.

At the same time, other work formats could gain space, such as the 4×3 schedule, which increases the weekly rest time.

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Congress proceedings determine when the rule comes into effect

Despite the progress in discussions throughout 2026, the proposal still does not have legal validity.

First, the text needs to be approved in two rounds in the Chamber of Deputies.

Next, it must go through the Federal Senate, also in two rounds.

After that, the promulgation of the constitutional amendment occurs, a step that formalizes the change in legislation.

Furthermore, the text itself provides for a transition period, which means that the new working hours would only start to be applied in the year following approval.

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CLT workers are expected to be the most impacted

If the PEC is approved, the impact will be direct on millions of formally employed workers.

In particular, professionals with more intense routines are likely to feel the effects more quickly.

Among the most affected groups, the following stand out:

Retail workers
Industry employees
Service sector professionals

Thus, the proposal could increase rest time and contribute to a better quality of life.

Companies are already testing new working models

While the project is under analysis, part of the market is already beginning to move.

In many cases, companies adopt changes through collective agreements or internal decisions.

Additionally, these initiatives seek strategic results, such as:

Increased productivity
Reduction of absences
Improvement of employee well-being

Thus, even without legal obligation, some organizations are already anticipating possible future scenarios.

The 6×1 schedule remains valid throughout the country

Despite the growing repercussions, the 6×1 schedule is still fully in effect in Brazil.

That is, no mandatory changes have been implemented so far.

Therefore, workers and companies should monitor the progress of the proposal to avoid misunderstandings.

Meanwhile, the topic continues to be debated in the National Congress and still depends on formal steps to become a reality — will this change definitively transform the work routine in the country?

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End of the 6×1 shift: when the changes will truly come into effect with the proposal for a 36-hour workweek advancing in Congress in 2026 and mobilizing CLT workers.

Change in weekly working hours is underway and may impact millions of CLT workers in the coming years

Proposal foresees gradual reduction of weekly working hours

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CLT workers are expected to be the most impacted

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The 6×1 schedule remains valid throughout the country

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