Reporter of the apps project considers setting regional floors for workers
Deputy Augusto Coutinho is exploring the possibility of establishing minimum fare thresholds for app workers based on regional differences in Brazil.
Deputies discuss adjustments to the bill regulating app-based work
Lawmakers in Brazil are considering changes to a bill that would regulate the work of drivers and delivery personnel working through apps, raising concerns over the classification of workers and potential employment disputes.
Striking Starbucks workers urge customers to delete coffee chain’s app
Starbucks baristas on strike are urging customers to delete the company's mobile app to support their demands for a fair union contract.
Lula's Message Requested a Platform
President Lula's 600-page message emphasizes three main objectives for the legislative year, reflecting on past inactions, particularly regarding workers' rights in the app market.
Caixa makes calamity withdrawals available for residents of Rio Claro
From Tuesday (03), workers in Rio Claro (RJ) can request disaster-related withdrawals from the FGTS due to storms that affected the city, available through the CAIXA FGTS app until May 3, 2026.
Regulation of apps advances with support from Lula and right-wing parliamentarians
The proposal to regulate app-based workers, gaining bipartisan support from Lula's government and opposition lawmakers, has frustrated industry companies expecting a more business-friendly outcome.
Obsidian & Claude Code: The New Super Assistant for Knowledge Workers
Anthropic launches Claude Code, a tool for knowledge workers that combines with the free note-taking app Obsidian to create a research assistant superior to traditional chatbots.