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The Chamber of Deputies approved on Wednesday (27) the Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC) that ends the 6x1 work schedule and reduces the weekly workload from 44 to 40 hours, without salary reduction. The vote was 461 in favor and 19 against in the second round, after approval by 472 to 22 in the first round. The matter now goes to the Senate for analysis. ✓
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"A Câmara dos Deputados aprovou nesta quarta-feira 27 a PEC que acaba com a escala 6×1 e reduz a jornada semanal de trabalho de 44 para 40 horas, sem redução salarial. O texto foi aprovado por 472 a 22 em primeiro turno e com 461 votos a favor e 19 contra em segundo turno. A matéria agora será enviada para análise do Senado."
The proposal establishes a 14-month transition for implementation. Sixty days after promulgation, the weekly workload will drop from 44 to 42 hours. After 12 months, there will be a new reduction to 40 weekly hours. The text also guarantees two paid days off per week, preferably on Sundays, and maintains workers' current salaries. ✓
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"A proposta aprovada estabelece uma transição de 14 meses para a redução da jornada. Sessenta dias após a promulgação da PEC, a carga semanal cairá de 44 para 42 horas. Depois de 12 meses, haverá nova redução para 40 horas semanais. O texto também garante dois dias de folga remunerada por semana, preferencialmente aos domingos, e mantém os salários atuais dos trabalhadores."
The federal government had sent the project to Congress in April 2026 with constitutional urgency. During processing, a motion was presented to prioritize the 4x3 schedule, but the initiative was defeated on the floor. Of the seven motions initially presented, six were withdrawn during negotiations conducted by the Chamber. ✓
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"O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva assinou, nesta terça-feira (13), mensagem presidencial, formalizando o envio ao Congresso, com urgência constitucional, de projeto de lei que reduz o limite da jornada de trabalho de 44 para 40 horas semanais, garante dois dias de descanso remunerado e proíbe qualquer redução salarial."
The second round vote had 461 votes in favor and 19 against
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Detailed list of deputies who voted against, with identification by state and party
Special committee vote result was 34 votes in favor and 4 against
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What will be the timeline for processing in the Senate and senators' position on the proposal?
Why it's still unknown: Sources do not inform Senate schedule or senators' positioning
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What is the estimated fiscal impact of the measure for employers and the public sector?
Why it's still unknown: No source presents cost calculations or economic analysis of implementation
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How will regulation work for essential sectors that operate 24 hours?
Why it's still unknown: Sources do not detail how sectors like health and security will adapt to the new workday