Brazil’s Senate has approved a constitutional amendment to reduce the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours without cutting salaries. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva supports the move, which aims to boost his standing against Flávio Bolsonaro in the upcoming presidential runoff. Lula is expected to sign the measure into law next week. Recent polls show strong support for the change, despite opposition from many business owners. The amendment gives businesses 14 months to adopt the shorter workweek. This reform reflects a growing trend in Latin America, with countries like Chile and Colombia enacting similar legislation.
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