Brazil's Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula
Summary
Brazil's Congress has approved a constitutional change to reduce the workweek from 44 hours to 40 hours and guarantee two days off per week without lowering workers' pay. The law, supported by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is expected to help over 30 million workers and was passed shortly before the country's presidential election runoff.Key Facts
- The working week in Brazil will be cut from 44 hours to 40 hours.
- Employees will have two days off per week with no pay cuts.
- The change is the largest update to workers' rights since 1988, when Brazil returned to democracy.
- The amendment passed in the Senate with 75 votes for and 1 against.
- The ruling is expected to benefit more than 30 million Brazilian workers.
- Senator and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro changed his vote to support the law due to its popularity.
- The change will happen in stages, first reducing hours to 42, then to 40 over more than a year.
- Critics warn it might increase costs for businesses and consumers, while supporters say better rest will improve worker productivity.
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