Brazil's Minister of Labor, Luiz Marinho, emphasizes the government's shift from the 6x1 work schedule to a proposal for reducing the standard workweek from 44 to 40 hours.
In a recent interview, Brazilian Minister of Labor Luiz Marinho highlighted the government's plans to shift away from the 6x1 work schedule, where workers rest one day after six days of work. The administration's focus is now on reducing the standard workweek from 44 hours to 40 hours. Marinho asserts that this adjustment is central to the Lula government's pre-electoral strategy, aiming to improve workers' rights and working conditions.
Additionally, the government is prioritizing the regulation of app-based work, which has become increasingly prevalent. A report by Deputy Augusto Coutinho, expected to be voted on in a special committee in March, aims to provide a framework for app-driven employment. Marinho stated that if approved, this legislation would empower workers to negotiate better terms and conditions in the gig economy, addressing the challenges they face under current arrangements.
Marinho, who is currently a licensed federal deputy and has announced that he will not run for reelection this year, insists on advocating for the improvement of workers' rights. His remarks underline the administration's intention to implement significant reforms that prioritize labor rights and respond to the evolving workforce dynamics in Brazil, particularly in light of the growing gig economy.
