{
  "id": 2524365,
  "title": "The 6×1 Work Schedule Moves a Step Closer to Ending in Brazil",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/the-6-1-work-schedule-moves-a-step-closer-to-ending-in-brazil",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-22T06:44:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/the-6x1-work-schedule-moves-a-step-closer-to-ending-in-brazil/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 6×1 work schedule, consisting of six consecutive days of work followed by one day of rest, is set to undergo a major change in Brazil. The Senate has begun a formal review of a constitutional amendment known as PEC 221/2019, which aims to transition to a 40-hour work week with two days of rest. This amendment, proposed by Senator Davi Alcolumbre, the president of the Senate, would abolish the 6×1 schedule and replace it with a 5×2 schedule, meaning five days of work and two days of rest per week. The proposed amendment guarantees at least two paid rest days per week, with one preferably on Sunday. It also sets a minimum of 40 hours per week, with no reduction in pay. The Chamber of Deputies has already approved the text in two rounds, with the Senate now reviewing the proposal. The amendment's fate hinges on the Senate's opinion, which will be shaped by the rapporteur, Senator Omar Aziz. If the Senate removes the 60-day transition period required by the Chamber's version, the changes would take effect immediately upon promulgation, giving workers more rest days and reducing maximum working hours without cutting pay.",
  "summary": "The 6x1 work schedule is advancing in the Brazilian Senate, with a committee review underway. The amendment would cut the workweek to 40 hours and guarantee two rest days. The post The 6×1 Work Schedule Moves a Step Closer to Ending in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}