WorldPublished: 15 October 2026 at 07:55
Brazil shortens working week ahead of presidential election
Brazil's Senate has approved cutting the working week from 44 to 40 hours. The move is seen as aimed at relatively poorer workers.
The Brazilian Senate, the upper house of the country's parliament, has approved shortening the working week from 44 to 40 hours. The decision comes ahead of the country's presidential election.
Two days off instead of one
Under the approved arrangement, workers are to get two paid days off each week instead of the current single day.
Who stands to benefit
The step is considered to be aimed at the relatively poorer segment of the workforce.
The source gives no further details, such as when the changes will take effect or whether further approvals are still required.
