Labor
The Labor Reform (Law 13,467) will come into effect on November
11, 2017. It changes over one hundred provisions of the Brazilian
Labor Code by introducing new labor procedural measures and
alternatives for conflict resolution, reinforcing the validity of
agreements negotiated with unions, simplifying some
labor procedures and providing more flexibility for employers and
employees to negotiate labor conditions. The Reform aims at
creating a positive environment for labor relations in Brazil and
reducing claims and labor liability. (click here to read more about the main
points of the Brazilian Labor Reform).
Over the past months, we have been discussing with clients,
colleagues and institutions the changes introduced by the Labor
Reform, particularly its opportunities and challenges. As any
new legal framework, some aspects will be clarified through court
decisions and others will be subject to further regulation issued
by the Ministry of Labor and other
