Duda Salabert proposes considering lunch break as paid working time

The federal deputy's project foresees applying the change without salary reduction

Duda Salabert proposes considering lunch break as paid working time

TL;DR

  • Federal deputy Duda Salabert has introduced a bill to include meal breaks in the workday as paid working time.
  • The proposal ensures that current contracts will not experience salary reductions due to this change.
  • The bill aims to amend the CLT and establish specific rules for drivers, railway workers, and rural laborers.
  • It considers waiting time at the employer's disposal as effective service time for these professions.
  • Salabert highlighted that this is a step forward after the end of the 6x1 shift scale, with more rights to be gained regarding working hours.