Improperly hiring interns or apprentices in Brazil may result in the recognition of an employment relationship and additional labor-related costs for companies. A ruling by Brazil’s Superior Labor Court (TST) highlights the importance of complying not only with contractual formalities [...]

Understand when employers in Brazil may deduct the costs of company car accidents from employees’ salaries and what precautions companies should take to avoid labor-related liabilities. Imagine the following situation: an employee is driving a company vehicle during work activities [...]

A common question among companies operating in Brazil is whether all employees are entitled to a salary increase every year and whether companies are required to adjust salaries according to inflation. To answer these questions, it is important to understand [...]

During election periods in Brazil, employees may be called by the Electoral Court to work as poll workers, participate in electoral boards, provide logistical support, or perform other auxiliary election-related activities. When this happens, employers need to understand the employee’s [...]

Brazil’s Tax Reform introduces an important decision for companies under the Simples Nacional tax regime. Starting in 2027, these companies will basically have two alternatives regarding CBS (Contribution on Goods and Services) and IBS (Tax on Goods and Services): 1. Keep CBS and IBS within [...]

A possible change to Brazil’s so-called 6x1 work schedule has been receiving increasing attention. The proposal currently under discussion could introduce significant changes to weekly working hours and employees’ weekly rest periods. However, there is one essential point companies should [...]

During an election period, companies should pay particular attention to how political matters are handled in the workplace. Employers, managers, and employees need to understand the boundaries between the legitimate expression of political opinions and conduct that may be considered [...]

Social media has become part of everyday life and is increasingly present in the workplace. However, some seemingly ordinary actions — such as posting a video during working hours or engaging in certain activities while on medical leave — may [...]

When hiring an employee in Brazil, one of the decisions a company needs to make is how the employee’s compensation will be structured. In this context, a common question concerns the difference between monthly-paid and hourly-paid employees. When hiring someone [...]

For foreign nationals living in Brazil, the CPF is connected to many aspects of everyday and financial life, including interactions with banks and financial institutions. Protecting the personal information associated with your identity is therefore an important security measure. The [...]