Are you missing these worker rights in Brazil?
They’re automatic under the CLT.
Are you missing these worker rights in Brazil?
They’re automatic under the CLT.
Every formal worker in Brazil, including expats, is automatically protected by the CLT from day one. Employers cannot ask you to waive these rights—they are non-negotiable.
1518
Monthly minimum wage in Brazil for 2026 (R$1,518.00). Some states set even higher floors.
13th salary paid in two installments
Paid vacation: 30 days + ⅓ cash bonus
FGTS: 8% deposited monthly for your future
Dica
Overtime earns you a 50% surcharge. Working Sundays or holidays? Double time (100% surcharge). Your INSS contributions fund your pension and benefits—never skip them.
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You earn 30 days of paid vacation after each 12-month period, plus a third of your salary as an extra bonus.
Can I sell part of my vacation days?
Yes, up to 10 days. You still get the ⅓ bonus on the remaining 20 days you take off.
✘ Mito
Maternity leave in Brazil is too short.
✓ Verdade
Mothers get 120 paid days, extendable to 180 through the Empresa Cidadã program.
Don’t leave your rights on the table. Secure your future in Brazil.