Regulation of the end of 6x1 can free up the week with just one day off, says minister

The Minister of Labor, Luiz Marinho, stated this Wednesday (4) that the decree regulating the end of the 6x1 scale will reinforce the prevalence of the collective agreement over the law, with the possibility for the worker to have only one day of rest per week, as long as they have at least eight days off per month.

In these cases, it would be possible, for example, for a worker to work on a 6x1 scale one week, and on a 4x3 scale the next – as long as it is provided for in the collective agreement.

The decree, however, will not contain a specific list of categories to be regulated. This must be decided by each company, if it applies to their case. The decree is expected to be published next Monday (9), as the minister will discuss it with President Lula (PT) on Thursday (5).

"There is no list of flexibility. The PEC [Proposed Amendment to the Constitution] determines two weekly breaks. The flexibility granted is that these two breaks are consolidated within the month", stated Marinho. "Collective work agreements will play an essential role in the process of regulating scales, respecting the command of the PEC."

He also stated that he has already spoken with the president of the Chamber, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB), about the possibility of adapting MTE standards so that different sectors are able to comply with the PEC's requirements. There will be no exceptions and everyone will need to take at least eight days off per month and reduce their working hours to 42 hours a week.