Brazil Supreme Court to Hear 6x1 Workweek Reform Dispute

Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino will convene a public hearing on Tuesday at 2 p.m. to discuss the implementation of the end of the 6x1 work schedule. Representatives of workers, entrepreneurs, and public bodies will attend the conciliation hearing in the First Chamber session room.

The meeting focuses on deadlines and conditions for adapting to the new work schedule. It follows appeals by two business entities to the Supreme Court seeking to expand the transition period established by the National Congress.

“The reduction of the workweek and the expansion of weekly rest are not negotiable.”

The end of the 6x1 schedule has already been approved and promulgated by Congress. Constitutional Amendment 141/2026 establishes a progressive reduction of the workweek from 44 to 40 hours, with two paid rest days and no salary reduction.

In the decision convening the hearing, Dino stated that rights approved by the legislature will not be subject to negotiation. He said the reduction of the workweek and the expansion of weekly rest are not negotiable.

The National Confederation of Commerce filed Direct Action of Unconstitutionality 8041 to challenge the transition calendar. The entity argues that the 60 days for the first stage are insufficient to reorganize teams, hire employees, and review labor contracts.

The National Confederation of Industry also appealed through Direct Action 8042. Industry questions aspects of the transition, including the application of new rules to collective agreements in force and conditions for reorganizing work schedules.