Judicial Deposits in the Labor Court Can Now Be Made via PIX
Companies that need to make judicial deposits in the Labor Court now have a new alternative to fulfill their financial obligations: PIX. With the recent authorization of the Superior Labor Court (TST), it is possible to make judicial deposits directly through this instant payment system, ensuring greater agility and practicality to the process. With this new […]
Update on the Rules of the Worker Food Program (PAT): Understand Ordinance No. 1,707/2024
The Ministry of Labor and Employment published Ordinance No. 1,707/2024 with important changes to the PAT. Now, companies can no longer receive indirect benefits, such as discounts on health plans or other services, focusing exclusively on the healthy nutrition of employees. In addition, undue financial benefits in contracts with food suppliers are prohibited, and penalties for non-compliance can reach R$$ 50,000.00. Companies must review their contracts to avoid sanctions.
Cade Investigates 33 Multinationals for Forming Cartels in the Labor Market
Cade is investigating 33 large multinationals on suspicion of forming a cartel in the Brazilian labor market. The companies, through groups such as the Salary Executive Group (GES) and the Benefits Administrators Executive Group (GEAB), allegedly shared information on salaries and benefits between 2004 and 2021, with the aim of restricting competition and limiting worker mobility. If confirmed, the companies could face fines of up to 20% of their annual revenue. The investigation, based on a leniency agreement, is ongoing.
Inclusion of People with Autism in the Job Market: Advances in Law 14.992/2024
Law 14.992/2024 represents an important step forward for the inclusion of people with autism in the job market. The new legislation requires the National Employment System (Sine) to adapt its infrastructure to ensure accessibility and promotes the integration of data with the National Registry System for People with ASD. In addition, it encourages initiatives such as job fairs and awareness campaigns for employers, aiming at a more inclusive market. Companies have the opportunity to innovate when hiring professionals with autism, contributing to a more diverse and collaborative work environment. #Inclusion #Autism #Law14992
Defense of an Automotive Parts Company in an Employment Relationship Action in the Labor Court
Recognition of the incompetence of the labor courts to judge similar lawsuits. We acted in the defense of a company in the automotive spare parts industry in a lawsuit in which a legal entity sought recognition of an employment relationship before the Labor Court. Using a solid legal strategy, we were able to […]
The Controversy over the Payment of Court Costs and Appeal Deposits: Who can make these payments in labor court?
For an appeal to be heard by the Court, it is essential to pay the court costs and the appeal deposit. However, it often happens that the client, due to financial difficulties or some other problem, seeks help from third parties to cover the aforementioned legal expenses. Given this scenario, many questions arise as to the possibility of a law firm […]
Surety Bond: A viable solution for companies facing recourse deposits and cash court guarantees
Recently, the firm addressed in one of its publications the update of the judicial deposit values made available by the Superior Labor Court (TST), which will come into effect in August as of August 1, 2024. To ensure the correct filing of the appeal and consequent knowledge and judgment of the appeal, it is essential that lawyers and […]
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Update of Recursal Deposit Values: TST Publishes New Table Effective from August 2024
The Superior Labor Court (TST) released the new table with the updated values of appeal deposits, which will come into effect from August 1, 2024. This update is based on the accumulated variation of the INPC/IBGE in the period from July 2023 to June 2024. With the changes, the deposit limit […]
Companies must register with the Electronic Judicial Domicile by May 30th to avoid penalties
The deadline for large and medium-sized Brazilian companies to voluntarily register with the Electronic Judicial Domicile, a tool of the Justice 4.0 Program that centralizes procedural communications from all Brazilian courts on a single digital platform, ends on May 30. After this date, registration will be mandatory, using data from the Federal Revenue Service, […]