PEC to End the 6x1 Work Schedule: Understand the Current Stage

A proposed amendment to the Constitution is currently being processed in the National Congress, altering Article 7 of the Federal Constitution to reduce the maximum weekly working hours and eliminate the so-called 6x1 schedule (six days of work followed by one day of rest). The text was approved by the Chamber of Deputies on May 27, 2026, by a large majority, and is currently under analysis in the Federal Senate.

The proposal foresees a progressive reduction of the maximum work week from 44 to 36 hours, with a guarantee of two consecutive paid days off, preferably on Saturdays and Sundays. The transition would be phased in, starting with a limit of 40 hours per week.

Where is the processing?

• The matter has reached the Senate and, by decision of the House Presidency, will first go to the committees for analysis, beginning with the Constitution and Justice Committee.
• As of now, no date has been set for the vote; the definition of the procedure has been postponed until after the legislative recess.
• Because it is a proposed constitutional amendment, any substantive changes made by the Senate would require the text to return to the Chamber of Deputies, which could considerably extend the timeline.

Important

Currently, this is a proposal in an advanced stage of processing—not a rule in effect. The 6x1 schedule remains a legal practice as regulated by current labor legislation. We will monitor the process and keep clients informed of any developments that require adjustments to schedules and internal policies.

Article written by: Rafael Mello.