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Decree amends Worker's Food Program (PAT)
Decree No. 12,712 of 2025, published in the official gazette on November 12, 2025, introduced new regulations for the Worker's Food Program (PAT), with the aim of modernizing and expanding the use of food vouchers by workers.

DBS Partner
há 3 dias1 min de leitura


LGPD and employee rights: how far does the risk of dismissal for cause extend?
The LGPD (Brazilian General Data Protection Law) guarantees employees rights such as access, correction, deletion, and portability of data, as well as transparency in the use of information.

DBS Partner
há 4 dias5 min de leitura


New proposal discusses employer liability for workplace-related suicides
A bill in the Chamber of Deputies proposes to hold employers civilly liable for the suicide or attempted suicide of an employee.

DBS Partner
há 4 dias1 min de leitura


NR-1 ushers in a new era in human resource management
With over 472,000 Brazilians absent from work due to mental health disorders, attention to mental health in the workplace is becoming urgent.

DBS Partner
13 de nov.2 min de leitura


Quiet cracking: an invisible threat to businesses
Quiet cracking, or invisible burnout, is a silent crisis that threatens teams and companies by eroding employee motivation and mental health.

DBS Partner
10 de nov.9 min de leitura


So, HR, what now? When the daily routine prevents employees from taking care of their health
Balancing professional demands with physical and mental health care is a challenge for a large portion of Brazilian workers.

DBS Partner
7 de nov.3 min de leitura


New rules for maternity leave are now in effect; changes extend salary payments and time counting
New rules for maternity leave are now in effect: understand the extension in case of postpartum hospitalization and the increase in maternity pay.

DBS Partner
7 de nov.3 min de leitura


Investing in well-being increases even salary satisfaction, study reveals
Employees of companies that invest in well-being feel more valued, healthy, and productive. This is revealed in the 2026 Corporate Well-being Panorama.

DBS Partner
5 de nov.3 min de leitura


"FGTS" (employee severance fund): withdrawal at date-of-birth will have new rules
The number of advance payments, amounts, and deadlines will be limited to ensure the Fund's sustainability and reduce risks to workers.

DBS Partner
30 de out.3 min de leitura


Happiness at Work: Advances in Brazil and the Role of HR
A study shows progress in happiness and engagement, but reveals a lack of inspiration in companies. HR and leadership play a crucial role in transforming culture and well-being.

DBS Partner
27 de out.3 min de leitura


PPRA, PCMSO e LTCAT: understand the difference and avoid fines
In the daily operations of companies, some documents and programs are essential to maintain employee safety and avoid legal problems.

DBS Partner
27 de out.1 min de leitura


Holidays in 2026: Next year will have the highest number of weekday holidays in the last ten years
The 2026 calendar includes nine national holidays on weekdays, the highest number in the last ten years. There will be seven holidays on Mondays or Fridays, and opportunities for extended days off.

DBS Partner
17 de out.2 min de leitura


Feedback that transforms companies (the right way to give it)
You know that environment where everyone seems to get along, no one argues, and there's a semblance of peace? More often than not, this harmonious atmosphere is just a mask for what's being avoided: confrontation.

DBS Partner
22 de set.4 min de leitura


Accident benefit may be granted to workers with compromised mental health
Social security benefits are compensatory in nature and are not a substitute for income.

DBS Partner
22 de set.1 min de leitura


76% of professionals want changes to their benefits package
Despite advances by companies, gaps in the provision of incentives persist.

DBS Partner
16 de set.2 min de leitura


Companies invest more in health and well-being
Companies appear to be paying closer attention to employee care. In 2025, per-employee investment in health and wellness initiatives increased by 11% compared to 2023.

DBS Partner
11 de set.6 min de leitura


Attendance bonus: what the law says and how to apply it correctly
Keeping employees engaged and present in the workplace is one of the biggest challenges faced by companies across a wide range of sectors. Recurrent employee absences directly impact productivity and the organizational climate.

DBS Partner
11 de set.4 min de leitura


Google brings back in-person job interviews as CEO Sundar Pichai cracks down on AI cheating
After the pandemic, virtual meetings and interviews became the new normal in Silicon Valley, but now there's a new problem these companies are facing: the AI-assisted cheating during virtual hiring.

DBS Partner
28 de ago.2 min de leitura


New vacation rules require written notice and impose fines on companies
The measure, implemented by the federal government, seeks greater transparency and organization in relations between employers and workers, especially in a scenario of growing remote work.

DBS Partner
25 de ago.5 min de leitura


Financial BPO grows in Brazil with high demand for efficiency and digitalization
Outsourced financial management services promise to reduce costs, improve control, and facilitate business succession.

DBS Partner
23 de ago.1 min de leitura


Why can't I schedule my vacation start date on a Friday or a holiday? Understand the rules
When you try to book your first day of vacation on a Friday, you may be in for a surprise.

DBS Partner
23 de ago.2 min de leitura


INSS special retirement: what has changed for workers in unhealthy environments
With new minimum age requirements, understand how to guarantee special retirement and who is entitled to the benefit.

DBS Partner
23 de ago.3 min de leitura


Paternity leave: how many days is it? How does it work? Who is eligible?
Paternity leave is a legally guaranteed right. Companies are required to provide five consecutive days of leave to employees. Is it possible to extend the leave? What situations qualify? How do I request it?

DBS Partner
11 de ago.3 min de leitura


Companies must formalize job abandonment by telegram
A Labor Court ruling reinforces that companies must send a telegram to establish abandonment of employment and avoid labor convictions.

DBS Partner
11 de ago.3 min de leitura


Workplace accidents in home offices: unusual cases reach the courts and require companies' attention
The Labor Court recently received an unusual lawsuit: an employee working from home sued the company alleging that during work hours he had an incident caused by his pet dog.

DBS Partner
11 de ago.2 min de leitura


Advance notice: what it is, how it works and who is entitled to the benefit
Advance notice is a right guaranteed by Brazilian labor law, regulated by the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT).

DBS Partner
24 de jul.4 min de leitura


Discover the extras that increase your salary at the end of the month
A payroll supplement is an addition to salary related to a special condition, usually occasional and temporary.

DBS Partner
24 de jul.3 min de leitura


Find out when you can request the reversal of a dismissal for just cause
The Superior Labor Court (TST) upheld the reinstatement of a bank employee dismissed for just cause, after finding that there was insufficient evidence to prove misconduct.

DBS Partner
24 de jul.2 min de leitura


Companies with more than 100 employees must publish a salary transparency report
The report must contain information on the remuneration criteria used by companies, the existence of job and salary plans, as well as the implementation of initiatives aimed at gender equality.

DBS Partner
10 de jul.2 min de leitura


Advance notice in 2025: CLT rules, deadlines and workers' rights
The Brazilian labor market, governed by the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT), maintains advance notice as one of the pillars of labor relations.

DBS Partner
10 de jul.7 min de leitura


What are the absences justified by law according to CLT 2025?
The Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) provides for several justified absences for workers, that is, situations in which they can be absent from work without loss of salary and other labor rights.

DBS Partner
8 de jul.3 min de leitura


Worker may leave with just cause due to mental illness
Text approved by the Chamber authorizes termination with compensation if there is a report proving psychological distress caused by working conditions.

DBS Partner
2 de jul.4 min de leitura


Is Carnival 2023 a holiday or an optional work day?
Let's check when Carnival will take place in 2023, and if it will be a holiday or an optional point

DBS Partner
17 de fev. de 20232 min de leitura


Intermittent work: what it is and how it works
The intermittent employment contract is a non-continuous provision of services.

DBS Partner
13 de fev. de 20237 min de leitura


The newly issued Executive Orders # 1,108/2022 and 1,109/2022
Executive Orders numbers 1108 and 1109 were published on March 28, 2022.

DBS Partner
12 de mai. de 20223 min de leitura


New Legal Developments in Brazil on Remote Work
Brazilian government published a new Provisional Measure that, among other matters, modifies some of the provisions of the Labor Code.

DBS Partner
11 de mai. de 20223 min de leitura


Brazil is the second country that collects the most taxes from companies in the world
Brazil ranks second in the ranking of countries with the most tax firms, after only Malta.

DBS Partner
11 de mai. de 20221 min de leitura


Provisional measure temporarily eases labor legislation once again
Employer may anticipate employee vacation or grant collective vacation and postpone FGTS payment

DBS Partner
30 de abr. de 20213 min de leitura


Lockdown: rights and duties of the employer and worker during the health crisis
The worsening in the cases of contamination and death in Brazil brought back the hardening of the isolation

DBS Partner
19 de mar. de 20212 min de leitura


What's new for eSocial in 2021?
Officially in force since 2018, eSocial is routine for many companies.

DBS Partner
10 de mar. de 20212 min de leitura


Published FAP legislation for 2021
Ordinance also defines rates of frequency, severity and cost of accidents and illnesses at work by economic activity.

DBS Partner
1 de dez. de 20202 min de leitura


13th salary and vacation: Government releases official payment guidance
The Labor Secretary published Technical Note nº 51520/2020 / ME to clarify procedures on vacation payment and 13th salary.

DBS Partner
18 de nov. de 20202 min de leitura


Simplified eSocial
The Simplified eSocial will replace several ancillary obligations that currently exist.

DBS Partner
29 de out. de 20201 min de leitura


Accident Prevention Factor – (Fator Acidentário de Prevenção - FAP)
Ordinance 21.232 provides for the availability of the processing result of the Accident Prevention Factor - FAP.

DBS Partner
30 de set. de 20201 min de leitura


Outsource payroll and take pressure off overstretched resources
The number of organisations outsourcing their payroll has been increasing year-on-year.

DBS Partner
21 de set. de 20202 min de leitura


Can artificial intelligence and HR actually work together?
There are many ways HR and AI can work together.

DBS Partner
18 de set. de 20204 min de leitura


Five common questions employees ask HR
Whether you’re brand new to the HR profession, or a seasoned veteran, employees are going to ask you lots of questions.

DBS Partner
18 de set. de 20204 min de leitura


Top 5 Benefits of Payroll Outsourcing
With many businesses large and small considering a managed payroll solution, what benefits can be gained from outsourcing payroll?

DBS Partner
16 de set. de 20204 min de leitura


Neeyamo Positioned as a 'Major Contender' Among Global Payroll Solution Providers in Everest Group's
Neeyamo Inc. is a global leader in providing global payroll and HR solutions for multi-national organizations.

DBS Partner
16 de set. de 20202 min de leitura


10 Common Payroll Myths Busted
We share why payroll processing doesn’t have to be a challenge and debunk 10 common myths in this area.

DBS Partner
16 de set. de 20204 min de leitura
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