Working Time Brazil scraps the six-day work week Constitutional amendment will affect more than 30 million workers, handing Lula a political victory ahead of run-off elections iStock.com/AlxeyPnferov Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Friday 16 October 2026 In a significant political win for President Lula da Silva, Brazil’s Congress has approved a constitutional amendment reducing the working week from 44 to 40 hours. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Working Time Brazil’s lower house backs five-day workweek reform Platform Workers Will Brazil’s gig sector be Lula’s downfall? Working Time Mexico’s Congress approves 40-hour workweek Platform Workers Brazil moves to ratify ILO gig worker convention