By Rafael Mello and Israel Cruz

The Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) published Ordinance 3,784 MTE, effective January 2, 2024, introducing significant changes to labor legislation. This ordinance revises and updates Ordinance 671 MTP of 2021, covering important aspects of labor inspection.

One of the main innovations introduced by Ordinance 3,784 is the need to report work-related accidents or illnesses to e-Social. Now, absences of more than 15 days must be reported on the 16th day, while any absence, regardless of duration, must be reported immediately if it occurs within 60 days of a previous absence for the same reason.

In addition, the ordinance introduces §9 to article 15 of Ordinance 671 of 2021. This new paragraph establishes that the employee's Employment and Social Security Card (CTPS) must be kept with correct and updated information. The omission or provision of false or inaccurate information in the CTPS will now be considered an infraction, according to art. 29-B of Decree-Law No. 5,452 of 1943, which sets a fine of R$$ 600.00, per affected employee. This reinforces the importance of accuracy in employment information.

For employers and HR professionals, it is essential to be aware of these updates to ensure compliance with the new regulations and avoid potential penalties.

The implementation of these changes reinforces the need for companies to pay attention when filling out E-social information, which will be the basis for future MTE inspections and could result in hefty fines.

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