Brazil’s bishops condemn changes to labor law
July 14, 2017
The National Conference of Bishops of Brazil strongly criticized an overhaul of labor regulations approved by the legislature and signed into law by President Michel Temer.
Stating that the law is replete with “innumerable, evident, and irreparable unconstitutionalities and regressions,” the prelates criticized a provision capping monetary damages in labor suits based on plaintiff salaries.
The prelates also criticized the law for limiting the purview of courts in labor disputes and for allowing individuals to negotiate longer working days apart from collective bargaining.
For all current news, visit our News home page.
Further information:
- Reforma Trabalhista: CNBB assina nota com outras entidades criticando o projeto (CNBB)
- Brazil's Senate gives final legislative OK to labor overhaul (AP)
All comments are moderated. To lighten our editing burden, only current donors are allowed to Sound Off. If you are a current donor, log in to see the comment form; otherwise please support our work, and Sound Off!
