Decree-Law No. 5.452 approving the Consolidation of Laws on Labour. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 1943 (2023) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, General Keyword Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Royalties/fees Framework law Inspection Monitoring Offences/penalties Procedural matters Social protection Tax/levy Transport/storage Court/tribunal Access-to-justice Agricultural commodities Crops/grasses Gender Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Toxicity/poisoning Potable water Public health Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force on 10 November 1943. Abstract This Consolidation of Laws on Labour (CLT) establishes the norms that regulate the individual and collective labour relations. CLT is the result of many years of work - from the beginning of the Estado Novo until 1943 aiming to meet the needs for worker protection, within a context of "regulatory state". In particular, the CLT regulates labour relations, both urban and rural. Since its publication, it has undergone several changes, aiming to adapt the text to the nuances of modernity. Despite this, it remains the main instrument for regulating labour relations and protecting workers. Its main subjects are: Worker Registration/Employment Card; Administrative issues; Special Categories of Workers; Protection of Women's Work; Individual Employment Contracts; Union Organization; Collective Agreements; Oversight; Labour Justice and Process. The provisions that regulate men's work are applicable to women's work, insofar as they do not conflict with the special protection established by Chapter 3 on protection of women's work, which defines and regulates their conditions of work. Full text Portuguese Website www.planalto.gov.br