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After guaranteeing IR exemption for those who earn up to R$5, the Chamber of Deputies is organizing to discuss the PEC that could end the scale 6 to 1 and establish a 36-hour work week.
Following the approval of the bill that exempts people with a monthly income of up to R$5 from income tax, representatives believe the Chamber of Deputies may move forward on another important issue. This is Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC) 8/25, which provides for a reduction in the weekly work week and the end of the notorious scale 6 to 1.
Authored by Congresswoman Érika Hilton, the proposal suggests the adoption of four days of day and three rest days, with a limit of 36 hours per week, replacing the current 44 hours.
The text is still awaiting approval from the President of the Chamber, Hugo Mota, to proceed with the procedural steps.
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Political support and articulations
In an interview with the newspaper The people, Érika Hilton stated that the Labor Committee has shown a willingness to discuss and vote on the Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC). According to her, the majority of the committee's members are in favor of its implementation. Hilton also mentioned that members of parliament from different states have initiated local discussions to strengthen the debate.
Despite the environment being considered receptive, the author highlighted that the progress of the project depends on the guidance of Hugo Mota, who had already signaled the release of the text, but has not yet made the decision official.
Institutional support and next steps
The congresswoman also reported that the Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) has committed to addressing the proposal when it reaches his court. She also announced that she will meet with Justice Gleisi Hoffmann to discuss the matter. According to Hilton, the Executive Branch has initiated preliminary discussions but still needs to define a more concrete role in the process.
The planned process includes sending the text to the Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) and, subsequently, creating a special committee. If this plan advances on schedule, there is a possibility of a vote in the Labor Committee later this year.
The main proposal calls for a four-day workday, but lawmakers indicated they are open to discussing alternatives. Among them is maintaining the 5x2 model, with adjustments to the weekly workload.
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