Fux interrupts trial on 5x2 shift in STF and takes discussion to physical plenary

Minister requested a highlight and removed the analysis from the virtual environment, where four members of the Court had already voted to maintain the rules established by Flávio Dino

Fux interrupts trial on 5x2 shift in STF and takes discussion to physical plenary

TL;DR

  • Minister Luiz Fux requested a highlight, halting the virtual trial on the 5x2 work scale transition rules.
  • The discussion will move to a physical session, requiring a restart of the voting process.
  • Four ministers had previously voted to uphold Minister Flávio Dino's transition rules.
  • The current liminar decision remains in effect until the Supreme Court re-evaluates the matter.
  • The trial focuses on the rules for transitioning to the 5x2 schedule, not the approval of the 5x2 scale itself.
  • Dino's rules include a phased implementation starting December 2026, with a maximum 42-hour week, moving to 40 hours in December 2027.
  • Employer entities and the Chamber of Deputies have challenged aspects of Dino's transition rules.