Dispute Over End of 6x1 Work Schedule Reaches Supreme Court

The national confederations of Industry and Commerce have petitioned the Supreme Court to challenge new legislation altering work regimes. The entities are requesting longer deadlines and greater flexibility for implementing the changes approved by the National Congress in October.

Justice Flávio Dino is the rapporteur for these requests and has scheduled a conciliation hearing for December 10. The meeting will bring together representatives from businesses, labor unions, and the legislature to debate the transition impacts.

The constitutional amendment establishes a reduction in the weekly workload and guarantees two days of paid rest. The first phase of the transition is set to begin on December 16, when the hourly limit will be adjusted ahead of the final goal of 40 hours per week by 2027.

Industrial sectors argue that the change will increase formal labor costs by 11.1 percent, representing an impact of 88 billion reais. Companies claim operational difficulties in reorganizing shifts and renegotiating collective agreements on such short notice.

In a preliminary decision, the rapporteur noted that the schedule established by Congress does not appear unfeasible, though he emphasized that this assessment remains subject to review. The justice aims to understand the specific needs of each productive sector during the conciliation process.