Call them a consultant. Brazil sees an employee.

Brazil’s CLT is a floor of mandatory rights. You cannot contract out of it. Any clause giving less than the law is automatically void, even if the worker signed a waiver.

❝ The principle of prevalence of facts: what actually happened matters more than what the written documents say.

✗ Myth: A signed contract as 'independent contractor' protects you.

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What exactly makes a worker an employee in Brazil?

Before day one, register every employee on eSocial, the government’s digital platform. The true cost of an employee is far more than just a monthly salary.

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Don’t gamble with your business in Brazil. Protect yourself from costly labor lawsuits.