🇧🇷 Brazil
Employment Law
Key employment obligations for Brazil — leave entitlements, notice periods, working hours, termination rules, and HR compliance for employers hiring in-country.
Employment Rules at a Glance
Minimum Wage
BRL 1,621 per month
Annual Leave
30 days
Sick Leave
15 days
Notice Period
30 days
Probation Period
90 days
Maternity Leave
120 weeks
Paternity Leave
5 weeks
Overtime Rate
1.5x standard rate
Max Working Hours
—
13th Month Pay
Not required
Working Hours
Standard Hours
44hrs/week
Maximum Hours
48hrs/week
Overtime Rate
1.5x rate
Termination & Redundancy
Min Notice Period
30days
Max Probation
3months
Severance
Mandatory
Garden Leave
Not permitted
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Employment law data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer for Brazil-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rules
- ✓ For guidance only — not legal advice
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