Anyone who watched the news earlier today (23) knew that the government published a Provisional Measure with very controversial content. Bolsonaro's team proposed this document to Congress as another way to protect the Brazilian economy from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. However, one excerpt from PM was heavily criticized by the population. That's because it allowed the suspension of employment contracts for up to 4 months.

In this way, the government authorized companies to interrupt the payment of salaries to their employees in this period of public calamity. The condition for this would be to offer courses or a professional qualification program, in addition to maintaining benefits. As this part of the MP was rejected by many people, Bolsonaro announced its revocation shortly after publication.

Despite the revocation of an excerpt from the MP, the rest of the document remains the same

It is important to make clear that the Provisional Measure continues to exist. The only part that was revoked was Article 18, which allowed for the suspension of employment contracts. Therefore, employers can still take the other measures indicated in the document to avoid unemployment and maintain their company's income.

One of the alternatives indicated by the government is the adoption of telework (that is, the home office). In addition, the employer can grant collective vacations and also choose to take advantage of and anticipate holidays.

The MP also authorizes the anticipation of individual vacations (as long as the worker is notified 24 hours in advance). On the other hand, the holidays of health workers and essential services can be suspended if the employer so decides.

In the event of interruption of activities, employers can also adopt the special hours compensation regime.

Final considerations

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Source: G1