Nationwide Strike Leads Brazil to Standstill, Violence
As many as 40 million are said to have stayed home on Friday while thousands protested in the streets against...
April 29, 2017Topic
labor
Controversial Labor Bill Passes in Brazil’s Lower House
The bill's supporters hope to modernize labor legislation, generating more jobs and boosting Brazil’s weakened economy.
April 27, 2017
Brazil’s Banco do Brasil Announces Major Restructuring
Measures include closing branches, reducing working hours and launching an incentive retirement plan to save more than R$3 billion.
November 22, 2016
Unemployment Rises to 7.5 Percent in Brazil
Unemployment in Brazil has hit its highest level for the month of July since 2009 reaching 7.5 percent, according to...
August 21, 2015
Brazil’s Vale Denies Allegations of Environment and Labor Violations
The multinational company with mining projects in the Americas, Africa and Asia denied allegations of environmental irregularities and slave labor...
April 17, 2015
Proposed Law May Change Outsourced Labor Benefits in Brazil
Proposed law in Brazil addresses what types of a business activity can be defined as eligible for outsourced labor.
April 10, 2015
Brazil Seeks Over a Million Skilled Workers in 2014-2015
The CNI warns of a labor shortage in Brazil of 570,000 workers in both 2014 and 2015 respectively.
January 21, 2014
Brazil Struggles to Reduce Child Labor
Brazil will not achieve targets for the eradication of “worst forms” of child labor in the country by 2015, according...
June 4, 2013
Brazil Simplifies Visas for Foreign Workers
The application process for work visas to Brazil has been simplified significantly in response to demands from industry, the government...
May 21, 2013