With the pandemic, companies have had to rethink their work schedules, spaces and, also, the working days and hours. One trend, which is being tested abroad and also in some Brazilian startups, is the possibility of reducing the service hours, adopting the work to four days a week, in order to gain productivity and also help the mental health of the workers.

Michelle Pimenta Dezidério, our lawyer specialized in Labor Law, wrote an article for the newspaper O Globo about this matter. Michelle comments on the context that led to this discussion, cites academic research on the topic, and reminds us of examples from other countries. She also analyzes the Brazilian legislation and how contracts should be adapted if the company decides to opt for a four-day workweek, with the maintenance of salaries, since no change can adversely affect the employment contract.

Read the full article at the link: https://oglobo.globo.com/opiniao/artigos/coluna/2022/07/imagine-uma-semana-de-trabalho-de-quatro-dias.ghtml