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Brazil approves reducing the working week to 40 hours

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The acting president of Brazil, Lula, witnessed a campaign event last Sunday in Sao Bernardo do Campo.
The acting president of Brazil, Lula, witnessed a campaign event last Sunday in São Bernardo do Campo. Sebastiao Moreira / EFE
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15/10/2026 - 09:56 h
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The Brazilian Senate has approved a constitutional reform that reduces the maximum work week from 44 to 40 hours, with two days of paid leave and no salary cuts. The measure puts an end to the model known as the "6 by 1" schedule, which establishes six days of work for one day of rest.

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