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 [...]

Employee award programs can be an important way for companies to recognize exceptional performance. However, when implementing these programs in Brazil, an important question arises: when can a payment actually qualify as an award rather than being treated as part [...]

Following Brazil’s Labor Reform, it has become common to assume that travel allowances paid to employees are always tax-free in Brazil. However, the issue is more nuanced. Although the Labor Reform simplified certain rules applicable to travel allowances, the tax [...]

Starting on July 27, 2026, Brazil’s new CNPJ model will officially go into operation, allowing both letters and numbers to be used in CNPJ registrations. This change deserves particular attention from companies that use invoicing systems, ERP software, electronic invoice [...]