Brazil Senate Committee Takes Up PEC Ending 6×1 Work Schedule
The PEC ending Brazil's 6x1 work schedule reached the Senate CCJ on 21 August 2026, with Omar Aziz named rapporteur. He plans to keep the Chamber text intact and present his opinion on 27 August. The post Brazil Senate Committee Takes Up PEC Ending 6×1 Work Schedule appeared first on The Rio Times .
The Brazilian Senate's Constitution and Justice Committee is set to review a constitutional amendment that aims to end the traditional 6×1 work schedule, which involves workers putting in six consecutive days on the job followed by one day off. This proposal, named PEC by the Senate, was approved by the Chamber of Deputies on 27 May 2026 and is currently under consideration at the Senate's CCJ.
The amendment would establish a 40-hour workweek without any salary reductions and guarantee two paid rest days per week, one of which is preferably on a Sunday, reflecting the importance of family and religious life. The transition period to the new schedule would begin 60 days after the amendment's promulgation, gradually reducing the weekly limit to the standard 40 hours over a 12-month period.
The 6×1 work schedule, common in retail, services, and fast-food sectors, has been criticized for limiting family time and causing fatigue, particularly in low-wage jobs. The Chamber's rapporteur, Senator Omar Aziz, plans to present his opinion on the amendment on 27 August, with the intention of keeping the original Chamber text intact to avoid any further voting rounds in the lower house.
A favorable opinion from Aziz could set the stage for a Senate vote, potentially leading to the amendment's promulgation and nationwide implementation.
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