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The Advancement Of PL 2.728/2025 In The Senate Reignites The Debate On Allowing Work On Sundays And Holidays In Commerce By Individual Agreement, Altering Current Rules And Affecting Consumers, Companies And Millions Of Workers Across The Country
Senator Mecias de Jesus presented PL 2.728/2025 to allow work on Sundays and holidays in commerce by individual agreement, because he argues that the measure reduces operational costs, increases productivity, and avoids losses to national consumption.
Individual Agreement For Sunday Work In Commerce
The bill establishes that commercial activities may operate on Sundays by written individual agreement between employers and employees, respecting municipal legislation and guaranteeing a weekly rest on Sunday at least once every three weeks.
The text indicates that work on Sundays will not depend on authorization in collective agreements, except when there is an express different provision established by the parties, creating a similar rule for holidays according to municipal norms and labor safety regulations.
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The author argues that the current limitation by the Ministry of Labor affects companies’ productivity because it requires a collective agreement, which he considers responsible for increasing operational costs and impacting directly the price passed on to the consumer.
The senator states that entities such as the Brazilian Supermarket Association have shown concern about negative effects on 28 million consumers who visit supermarkets weekly, in addition to the 3.2 million workers involved in the operations.
Mecias de Jesus claims that the mandatory collective agreement compromises tax collection on consumption and reduces economic development, impacting small merchants and entrepreneurs who depend on continuous operation.
PL 2.728/2025 has not yet been forwarded to the Senate committees, remaining in the initial stage of processing and awaiting technical analysis that should detail any adjustments to the amending provision of Law 10.101 of 2000.
Context And Background Of The Proposal
The justification mentions that current restrictions increase product prices and pressure consumers, an argument used to defend regulatory changes that allow greater individual autonomy, although the text highlights the need to respect local health and safety rules.
Source: Senate Agency
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