Brazilian President Lula says signed measures that define and extend important rights for outsourced professionals in the Federal Public Administration, including reducing the workday from 44 to 40 hours/week with salary maintenance for nearly 60k workers
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Brazil's President Lula has enacted measures to enhance rights for outsourced public sector workers, notably reducing the workweek from 44 to 40 hours while maintaining salaries for around 60,000 employees. This could bolster labor conditions and potentially impact government budget allocations, signaling a move towards stronger worker protections which may resonate in emerging markets as it reflects broader socio-economic trends.
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