End of 6x1 Shift Divides Opinions: Reduced Working Hours Promise Quality of Life, but May Increase Market Costs

End of 6×1 Shift Divides Opinions: Reduced Working Hours Promise Quality of Life, but May Increase Market Costs

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 19/02/2026 at 10:33

Updated on 19/02/2026 at 10:34

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The End of the 6×1 Schedule Advances in Congress with Proposal for Reduction of Working Hours Without Salary Cut, Estimate of Average Increase of 7.8% in Market Cost and Possible Vote in May, Affecting Companies That Operate Daily

The proposal to reduce working hours without a salary decrease, associated with the debate on the end of the 6×1 schedule, is under discussion in Congress and may be voted on in May, with an estimated average increase of 7.8% in market cost.

End of the 6×1 Schedule Enters the Heart of the Debate on Reduction of Working Hours

The end of the 6×1 schedule has become part of the debate on the reduction of working hours for workers who operate 8 hours a day, 6 days a week. The proposal envisions changes to the current model, maintaining the discussion on impacts for companies and employees.

The 6 on 1 scheme would still apply to activities with shorter working hours. The discussed change could alter the organization of sectors that operate every day, including establishments that run from Sunday to Sunday.

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Direct Impact on Companies That Operate Daily

According to the report presented, the need to expand the team arises as a direct consequence of the potential approval of the proposal related to the end of the 6×1 schedule. Additional hiring would aim to maintain the full functioning of activities.

Among the alternatives discussed is automation, using self-service kiosks. However, it was stated that replacement would not be possible in all cases, especially in sectors that depend on direct service.

Experts point out that expanding the workforce could lead to increased costs. An economist warned that Brazil could face a situation similar to that observed in Europe, with repercussions for the economy and potential market closures.

Estimate of 7.8% Increase in Average Cost

A cited study from IPE concluded that changing the working hours could raise the average market cost by 7.8%. The data is presented as a reference for the debate involving the end of the 6×1 schedule and its economic effects.

The proposal may be voted on in May. To discuss the issue, a committee was created to debate the PEC advocating for the reduction of working hours for workers who fulfill 8 hours a day, 6 days a week.

According to the debated text, reducing working hours may represent an improvement in quality of life, but it could also increase the overall cost of labor. Economist Paulo Rabello de Castro spoke about the impacts on job creators in an interview with Rádio Bandeirantes.

Parallel Proposals and Relief of Payroll Taxes

Within the set of discussions, there is a proposal from Senator Laércio Oliveira related to the relief of payroll taxes. The measure involves the employer’s contribution to INSS, integrating the broader debate on labor costs.

The deputy also suggested tax reductions for affected companies. The idea would be to compensate sectors if changes occur in the current 6 on 1 schedule model, especially if there is a simple extinction of the schedule without a compensation mechanism.

It was stated that extinguishing the schedule while maintaining full compensations could create a scenario considered completely unequal. The discussion involves the overall negotiation of labor costs and the impact on employers.

Quality of Life and Labor Cost at the Center of the Discussion

The proposal to reduce working hours is presented as a measure that could mean better quality of life for workers. At the same time, the debate considers the increase in the overall cost of labor.

The end of the 6×1 schedule remains a central point of legislative discussion. Companies that operate every day are assessing the need for operational adjustments, including additional hiring and expense reviews.

With a vote scheduled for May, the topic remains under analysis in Congress. The committee created to discuss the PEC will continue to evaluate economic impacts, organization of shifts, and possible compensation measures for affected sectors.

End of 6×1 Shift Divides Opinions: Reduced Working Hours Promise Quality of Life, but May Increase Market Costs

The End of the 6×1 Schedule Advances in Congress with Proposal for Reduction of Working Hours Without Salary Cut, Estimate of Average Increase of 7.8% in Market Cost and Possible Vote in May, Affecting Companies That Operate Daily

End of the 6×1 Schedule Enters the Heart of the Debate on Reduction of Working Hours

Direct Impact on Companies That Operate Daily

Estimate of 7.8% Increase in Average Cost

Parallel Proposals and Relief of Payroll Taxes

Quality of Life and Labor Cost at the Center of the Discussion

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The End of the 6×1 Schedule Advances in Congress with Proposal for Reduction of Working Hours Without Salary Cut, Estimate of Average Increase of 7.8% in Market Cost and Possible Vote in May, Affecting Companies That Operate Daily

End of the 6×1 Schedule Enters the Heart of the Debate on Reduction of Working Hours

Direct Impact on Companies That Operate Daily

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Parallel Proposals and Relief of Payroll Taxes

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