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Brazil shorter working week: Congress approves 40-hour limit
The Brazil shorter working week mandate has been officially approved by Congress through a constitutional amendment. This legislative change reduces the standard work week from 44 to 40 hours and guarantees two days of rest per week without reducing employee salaries. The reform is estimated to impact more than 30 million workers across the nation. This article examines the political implications for the upcoming presidential run-off, the economic arguments surrounding production costs, and the phased implementation timeline of the new labor laws.
