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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