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New legislation expands labor rights by guaranteeing paid breaks for preventive exams and requires active involvement of companies in awareness about serious illnesses
Last Monday (6), Brazil took an important step in valuing the health of workers. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Law 15.377, which directly amends the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and creates a new right that promises to impact millions of Brazilians across the country.
The information was disclosed by CNN Brasil, based on the official sanction from the federal government, highlighting that the new legislation establishes unprecedented measures aimed at disease prevention and health promotion in the corporate environment.
From now on, workers will have the right to a paid leave of up to three days per year, exclusively for the purpose of undergoing preventive medical exams. The most relevant point is that this period cannot result in any salary deductions, ensuring financial security for the employee while taking care of their health.
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NR-1 obliges companies to pay attention to mental health at work and highlights the impact of abusive targets, exhausting work hours, and harassment on leaves due to psychological disorders.
Additionally, the change represents a significant update to Article 473 of the CLT. With the new rule, employers are required to formally inform their employees about this right, which reinforces transparency and expands access to information within companies.
Companies now have a mandatory role in raising awareness about diseases and vaccination
On the other hand, the law goes beyond granting leaves. It also establishes a new responsibility for companies, which must now actively engage in health awareness.
In this regard, employers are now required to inform their employees about official vaccination campaigns and also about serious illnesses, such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, and prostate cancer. This measure aims to increase the level of information and encourage prevention among workers.
According to the new wording of the CLT, Article 169-A has been created, which further expands this responsibility. From this article, companies must not only disseminate information but also promote awareness actions, such as internal campaigns, lectures, and educational initiatives.
Thus, the workplace ceases to be merely a productive space and also acts as an active agent in promoting public health. Consequently, the trend is that there will be a reduction in the late diagnosis of diseases, which can save lives and reduce costs with more complex treatments in the future.
Understand how the law was approved and the impact for millions of workers in Brazil
The new legislation was signed without vetoes, demonstrating broad political support for the proposal. Its origin is in Bill 4,968/2020, presented by former senator Rose de Freitas (ES) and reported by senator Leila Barros (PDT-DF).
Initially approved by the Senate, the text went to the Chamber of Deputies, where it underwent important adjustments. It then returned to the Senate for final validation before being sent for presidential sanction.
According to the reporting senator, the approval represents a significant advance in protecting the health of Brazilian workers. In an official statement, she highlighted that the measure functions as a comprehensive prevention package, uniting awareness and facilitated access to medical exams.
As a result, the expectation is that millions of workers will be directly benefited by the new law. After all, by guaranteeing time for preventive care without financial loss, the government encourages practices that can prevent the worsening of diseases.
Therefore, in addition to representing a labor gain, the new legislation also reinforces the importance of prevention as a central strategy in public health. In a scenario where chronic diseases still affect a large part of the population, initiatives like this can make all the difference in the long run.
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