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More than 9 thousand Brazilian workers will benefit from the change in working hours promoted by the federal public administration
A measure announced by the Federal Government brought relief to a specific group of workers Brazilians. The new rule reduces the weekly working hours from 44 hours to 40 hours, serving 9 thousand professionals who perform continuous functions in the federal public administration. The change was formalized through a normative instruction published by the Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services (MGI) and should be renewed soon, according to the FDR website.
These professionals are hired with exclusive dedication and work in essential areas of public service. According to the Deputy Secretary of Management and Innovation, Kathyana Buonafina, the measure modernizes administrative contracts and strengthens labor relations, promoting greater justice for these workers.
Categories covered by the new rule
The reduction of the weekly working hours covers outsourced workers who exercise in various public administration support functions. Among the categories benefiting are:
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- Administrative support
- Secretarial technician
- Secretariat
- Archive technician
- Car washer
- Gardening
Although the initial list covers these areas, the government has indicated that new categories may be included in the future.
Rules and exceptions
Not all workers will be affected by the change immediately.. The new rules do not apply to professionals who work intermittently or on a rotating basis, such as:
- 12×36 scale (12 hours of work for 36 hours of rest)
- 24×72 scale (24 hours of work for 72 hours of rest)
Additionally, we bring the adaptation of existing contracts will be done through additional terms, respecting current legislation.
Objective of reducing working hours
The Government's main objective with the reduction is improve working conditions for outsourced workers who perform essential functions. The measure reflects the Federal Government's efforts to advance the modernization of labor relations and provide a fairer environment for these professionals.
This government initiative also aligns with recent debates on reducing working hours in Brazil. The discussion has been gaining momentum, especially with a focus on improving the quality of life of workers and increase productivity in the professional environment.
