Will Brazil Implement a Four-Day Work Week Before 2030?

Discussion:

The idea of transitioning to a four-day work week has been gaining traction globally, with several countries and companies experimenting with or adopting shorter work weeks to promote better work-life balance and increase productivity. Recently, the Minister of Labor in Brazil expressed an interest in discussing the implementation of a four-day work week, as per the [news report from G1](https://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2023/10/09/ministro-do-trabalho-defende-debate-sobre-semana-de-quatro-dias.ghtml). This expression of interest from a high-ranking government official suggests that there might be a governmental will to explore this change. However, the implementation of such a policy requires thorough discussions, legislative changes, and possibly a significant cultural shift, which can be time-consuming.

Ministro do Trabalho defende debate sobre semana de quatro dias

Luiz Marinho falou sobre tema durante audiência em comissão do Senado. Ele disse não ter discutido ideia com Lula, e que cabe ao Congresso analisar eventual redução na jornada de trabalho.