Brazil

New and Updated

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  International

  Brazil: Contracts of employment

  Enhanced to include information on the use of e-signatures and language requirements in employment contracts.

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  International

  Brazil: Pay and benefits

  Enhanced to include a new section dedicated to information on sick pay.

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  International

  Brazil: Employee rights

  Updated to confirm that there are currently no legislative measures concerning coronavirus vaccination that will affect employers, and to include additional information on data protection.

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  International

  Brazil: Updates - key employment law developments

  A brief summary of significant developments that will impact on employment law in Brazil.

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  International

  Brazil: Useful online resources

  Enhanced to include information on official data services.

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  International

  Brazil: Industrial relations

  Updated to take account of union membership becoming non-mandatory; the increased importance of collective bargaining; and a new system for electing works councils and employee representatives.

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  International

  Brazil: Health and safety

  Updated to take account of a change to the level of dangerous work that a pregnant worker can undertake.

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  International

  Brazil: Termination of employment

  Updated to reflect the introduction of the concept of termination by mutual consent; an additional ground for termination with cause; and the possibility of ending employment with a voluntary termination plan.

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  International

  Brazil: Useful contacts - legal service providers

  Information on legal service providers for Brazil employment law.

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  International

  Brazil: Training and development

  An employment law guide to training and development in Brazil, covering apprenticeships and internships.