Para além da jornada de trabalho: explorando a viabilidade da jornada de trabalho de quatro dias por semana no cenário brasileiro

Abstract

The traditional model of working hours has been the subject of criticism and discussions in Brazil and worldwide, especially regarding the quality of life for workers. In this context, in the mid-1995, the Proposed Constitutional Amendment (PEC) No. 231/1995 was put forward as a possible alternative for reducing the Brazilian working hours without decreasing employees' pay, but it ended up being archived. Nevertheless, currently under consideration by the Committee on Constitution, Justice, and Citizenship, PEC No. 148/2015, as well as PEC No. 221/2019, also emerge as legislative incentives for reducing the Brazilian working hours, which currently stands at a maximum of 44 hours per week for regular work. Thus, considering the timeliness of the theme, as discussions about reducing working hours historically began during the industrial revolution and continue to this day, this work aims to explore the feasibility of implementing a four-day workweek in the Brazilian scenario, taking into account the possible economic and labor implications. The experiences of other countries that have already adopted this measure will be analyzed, as well as the benefits and challenges that its implementation can bring to Brazilian companies and workers, primarily analyzing companies located in Brazil that have already embraced this practice.