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Measure seeks to align Brazil with international standards and meets the popular desire for a reduction in working hours!
O 67 / 25 Bill is currently under discussion in Câmara dos Deputados and aims to establish a maximum workload of 40 hours a week for all workers, regardless of category.
This project also aims to ensure that workers have the right to at least two days of paid rest per week, significantly changing Brazil's current labor legislation.
Changes in existing legislation in Brazil
The text of the project modifies the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT), which currently allows working hours of up to 44 hours a week. Furthermore, it changes the Weekly Remunerated Rest Law, which ensures a day of rest, and the Law 12.790 / 13, which regulates the profession of salesperson.
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the deputy Daiana Santos (PCdoB-RS), author of the proposal, states that this change is essential for Brazil to align itself with countries that already adopt shorter working hours.
Comparison with other nations
The proposal to reduce working hours is supported by data from International Labor Organization, which show that the average working hours in Brazil exceeds that of 11 countries developed, as EUA, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, Australia, Spain, The Netherlands e Switzerland.
In many of these countries, working hours are shorter, which contributes to a healthier work-life balance and increases worker satisfaction.
Benefits of reducing working hours in Brazil
The reduction of workload Weekly exercise can bring several benefits, including improved mental and physical health of workers, reduced stress and burnout, and increased productivity.
Studies indicate that workers who have more free time tend to be more creative and engaged, resulting in better performance in the workplace.
Furthermore, the proposal seeks to contribute to the reduction of unemployment, as shorter working hours can create more jobs, allowing more people to be hired.
Public opinion and political support
The project has attracted considerable popular support, reflecting a growing desire among workers for better working conditions.
With the increasing discussion about quality of life and work-life balance, the proposal fits into a social context that values health and well-being.
Several trade unions and workers' organizations have also expressed their support for the initiative, arguing that reducing working hours is a fair and necessary demand.
Next steps of the project
The project, which is being processed conclusively, has already received support from others seven deputies and will be analyzed by the committees of Jobs, Constitution and Justice quality Citizenship.
For the proposal to become law, it will need to receive approval from both the Chamber how much of Senate.
The progress of the project is an indication of the growing interest of legislators in discussing and reforming Brazilian labor legislation, reflecting the needs and desires of the population.
Final considerations
The proposal to reduce working hours is seen as an important step towards improving the quality of life of Brazilian workers.
In an increasingly dynamic and demanding world, the search for a healthy balance between work and personal life is a priority.
With the discussion underway in the Chamber, there is a positive expectation that the project will move forward and promote significant changes in the country's working conditions.
The implementation of a maximum working week of 40 hours can, in fact, transform the work scenario in Brazil, making it more humane and aligned with international best practices.
This is an opportunity to rethink labor legislation and ensure that workers' rights are respected and improved.
Source: Chamber News Agency
Finally, someone passing by the worker has to end up with 6x1 too. My day off is every Monday, 1 day. I didn't even rest properly. I work with weight all day from eight to eight, carrying gas on my back, living only in Tramal.