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Federal deputy Erika Hilton (PSOL-SP) denounced on Sunday (31) PEC 12/2026, which allows workers to choose between the CLT regime or a flexible system based on hours worked. The constitutional amendment proposal — filed in the Senate on May 28 by Rogério Marinho (PL-RN) and signed by 40 senators, including Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) — would alter Article 7 of the Federal Constitution. ?
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"Ementa: Altera o Art. 7° da Constituição Federal para prever a possibilidade de opção pelos empregados quanto à jornada de trabalho, podendo escolher entre o regime comum previsto pela Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho (CLT), ou um regime flexível baseado em horas trabalhadas."
According to the official text of the PEC, the new paragraph 2 of Article 7 guarantees "compensation of hours and reduction of working hours, through individual agreement, collective bargaining or free direct contractual agreement between employee and employer, including per hour worked, with individual employment contract provisions prevailing". In the justification, the authors state that the proposal seeks to expand "freedom and autonomy for workers to decide their working hours and remuneration". ◦
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"§ 2º É garantida a compensação de horários e a redução da jornada, mediante acordo individual, convenção coletiva de trabalho ou livre pactuação contratual direta entre empregado e empregador, inclusive por hora trabalhada, prevalecendo o disposto em contrato individual de trabalho sobre os instrumentos de negociação coletiva"
Erika Hilton classified the measure as "7×0 schedule" and warned that the proposal "ends the CLT". According to the deputy, the central difference is that the PEC to end the 6×1 schedule — approved in the Chamber on Wednesday (27) — reduces working hours without salary reduction, while the opposition's proposal allows proportional payment for hours worked. ✓
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"O senador Flávio Bolsonaro e seus aliados apresentaram uma PEC no Senado que acaba com a CLT e cria a escala 7×0"
PEC 12/2026 was sent to the Senate's Constitution, Justice and Citizenship Committee, where it has been awaiting rapporteur assignment since May 28. For approval, a PEC needs 49 votes in two rounds in the Senate. Among the 40 signatories are Damares Alves, Hamilton Mourão, Sergio Moro, Tereza Cristina and Romário. ◦
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"Último local: 28/05/2026 - Comissão de Constituição, Justiça e Cidadania. Último estado: 28/05/2026 - AGUARDANDO DESIGNAÇÃO DO RELATOR"
PEC 12/2026 was filed on May 28, 2026 by Rogério Marinho with 40 signatures
Flávio Bolsonaro is among the signatories of PEC 12/2026
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What is the estimated fiscal impact of PEC 12/2026?
Why it's still unknown: There are no public opinions from Senate budget consultancy or estimates of social security revenue waiver
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When should the CCJ designate the rapporteur for PEC 12/2026?
Why it's still unknown: The Senate has not released a timeline for rapporteur designation
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Which union or business organizations have spoken out about PEC 12/2026?
Why it's still unknown: There is no public record of positions from union federations, business confederations or OAB