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Bureaucracy in Brazil and the challenges for foreign investors
Brazil is widely recognized as one of the most bureaucratic countries in the world, and this is not just a perception among businesspeople, but a proven fact. In 2021, the country occupied the top position in a ranking drawn up by the World Bank. This situation is rooted in a regulatory system that requires numerous registrations and authorizations, making it difficult to establish or manage businesses.
Companies must adopt mental health management plans by 2025
Ministry of Labor and Employment establishes new rules to protect workers’ mental health
New year, new rule. As of May 2025, all Brazilian companies will be obliged to implement occupational risk management plans that include the mental health of their workers. This requirement stems from the updating of Regulatory Standard No. 1 (NR-1), carried out by the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) in August 2024
Possible impacts of ending the 6x1 work schedule on payroll
The 6x1 work schedule, in which employees work for six consecutive days and rest on the seventh, is widely adopted in sectors that operate continuously, such as retail, bars, restaurants, and telemarketing. Recently, the constitutional amendment proposal (PEC) presented by Congresswoman Erika Hilton (PSOL), which aims to extinguish this schedule and reduce the weekly working hours from 44 to 36, has generated intense debate about its impacts on business.
How to mitigate risks in times of economic instability
On November 28, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad announced a package of fiscal measures aimed at balancing public accounts. The proposals include raising the income tax exemption bracket for monthly incomes of up to R$5,000 and introducing a 10% tax rate for incomes above R$50,000.
How to implement flexible benefits efficiently in your company
Companies that manage to stand out in the market are those that think beyond remuneration, offering benefits that meet the individual needs and preferences of their employees. It is in this context that flexible benefits emerge as a strategic solution, allowing employees to choose what is best for them.
The importance of the legal representative: an analysis of the social network case X
After a 40-day suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil following the payment of R$28.6 million in fines. The suspension was primarily due to the lack of a legal representative/attorney-in-fact appointed in Brazil, as determined by Minister Alexandre de Morais of the Superior Federal Court (STF). This case highlights the critical role of a legal representative for foreign companies operating in the country
