Brazil has a huge geographic territory and due to it, it is very common for suppliers to take professionals to sell their products in distant places far from their headquarters, subsidiaries, or even …
Labor Court Recognizes Indemnification for Moral Damages Resulting from Delay of Severance Payments
A recent decision of the Labor Court (TRT15), which comprises Campinas city and its surrounding areas, recognizing the right of compensation for moral damages resulting from delays of severance …
The Labor Outsourcing Regulation in Brazil
In Brazil, there is no specific law, the practical cases are subject to the interpretation of Supreme Court of Labor (TST) Precedent 331 and jurisprudential construction that, in summary, understands …
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Judiciary Branch Removes Additional 10% Penalty over FGTS Paid in Dismissals Without Cause
Judiciary Branch has been issuing favorable injunctions to the taxpayers, excluding the additional penalty of 10% (General Social Contribution) over Employee Severance Indemnity Fund - FGTS paid in …
Regulation on Education Allowance Introduced by Law 12.513/11 still Raises Doubts
The Law 12.513/11 which established the National Program for Access to Technical Education and Employment (Pronatec), changed some legal devices, including the Law 8.212/91 which regulates the …
Non-compete Clause in Labor Agreements
The Brazilian labor law contemplates some so-called special clauses that can be placed in labor contracts but that still create uncertainty as to the effectiveness and scope, and often the discussion …
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