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Brazil Labor Reform to Cut Work Week to 40 Hours Faces Senate Vote Amid R$158 Billion Cost Warning

A constitutional amendment to reduce Brazil’s work week from 44 to 40 hours advances to the Senate, with industry groups estimating a massive annual cost.

By Marcus Wright

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Brazil Labor Reform to Cut Work Week to 40 Hours Faces Senate Vote Amid R$158 Billion Cost Warning
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A constitutional amendment to reduce Brazil’s work week from 44 to 40 hours advances to the Senate, with industry groups estimating a massive annual cost.

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