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Brazil shorter working week legislation 2026
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FIRST ENTRY OCT 15
OCT 15 · Day 1
Brazil's Congress approves shorter working week
Lula described Bolsonaro's policy reversal as 'electoral opportunism'.
The amendment is estimated to benefit more than 30 million workers.
The working week will first be shortened to 42 hours after a two-month grace period and then to 40 hours at a later stage.