The Labor Court upheld the dismissal for cause of a bus driver who drove through a wall of fire with a vehicle full of passengers during a crop field fire. The decision found that the conduct exposed the worker himself,…
A decision by the Regional Labor Court of the 2nd Region (TRT-2) confirmed that an award granted for performance exceeding ordinary expectations has a compensatory nature and is not considered part of an employee’s salary. The ruling was based on…
As a business owner, do you know your rights and obligations regarding the benefits provided to employees? During an appearance on EPTV Campinas, in the “Pode Perguntar” (“You Can Ask”) segment, attorney Dr. Mirella Pedrol Franco clarified important questions about…
Mental health in the workplace is no longer viewed merely as a wellness initiative; it has become a strategic issue and, increasingly, a legal obligation for organizations in Brazil. The topic has gained prominence following updates to regulations governing occupational…
Agreement allows discounts of up to 100% on interest, penalties, and legal charges; enrollment is open until September 30, 2026. The Office of the Attorney General of the National Treasury (PGFN) published, on June 1, 2026, Public Notice No. 6/2026,…
Program was established by Complementary Law No. 587/2026, and applications remain open until July 4; installments must be paid by December. The City of Campinas launched, on May 5, 2026, a specific tax refinancing program aimed at service providers with…
In an interview with EPTV Cidade, attorney Dr. Cássia Ramos, from Granito Boneli Advogados, draws attention to a topic that is part of many companies’ routine but is still treated with little depth: workplace accidents. More than an isolated event,…
Recent developments in the Judiciary involving the new taxation of dividends indicate that the issue has already begun to gain traction in the market, with companies obtaining favorable decisions at the trial court level. The discussions mainly question the way…
The possibility for limited liability companies to issue debentures has recently been recognized by the National Department of Business Registration and Integration (DREI), through Circular Letter SEI No. 92/2026. The guidance allows for the supplementary application of the Brazilian Corporation…
The number of new labor lawsuits increased by 8.47% between 2024 and 2025, reaching a new record since the 2017 labor reform. In 2025, the judiciary received 2.321 million new cases, compared to 2.134 million in 2024, according to data…
The Labor Court upheld the dismissal for cause of a bus driver who drove through a wall of fire with a vehicle full of passengers during a crop field fire. The decision found that the conduct exposed the worker himself, the passengers, and the company’s assets to serious risk. According…
A decision by the Regional Labor Court of the 2nd Region (TRT-2) confirmed that an award granted for performance exceeding ordinary expectations has a compensatory nature and is not considered part of an employee’s salary. The ruling was based on Article 457, Paragraph 4, of the Brazilian Labor Code (CLT),…
As a business owner, do you know your rights and obligations regarding the benefits provided to employees? During an appearance on EPTV Campinas, in the “Pode Perguntar” (“You Can Ask”) segment, attorney Dr. Mirella Pedrol Franco clarified important questions about topics that are part of companies’ day-to-day operations, including meal…
Mental health in the workplace is no longer viewed merely as a wellness initiative; it has become a strategic issue and, increasingly, a legal obligation for organizations in Brazil. The topic has gained prominence following updates to regulations governing occupational risk management, expanding employers’ responsibility to identify and prevent psychosocial…
Agreement allows discounts of up to 100% on interest, penalties, and legal charges; enrollment is open until September 30, 2026. The Office of the Attorney General of the National Treasury (PGFN) published, on June 1, 2026, Public Notice No. 6/2026, opening a new round of tax settlement negotiations for taxpayers…
Program was established by Complementary Law No. 587/2026, and applications remain open until July 4; installments must be paid by December. The City of Campinas launched, on May 5, 2026, a specific tax refinancing program aimed at service providers with outstanding debts related to the Municipal Service Tax (ISSQN). The…
In an interview with EPTV Cidade, attorney Dr. Cássia Ramos, from Granito Boneli Advogados, draws attention to a topic that is part of many companies’ routine but is still treated with little depth: workplace accidents. More than an isolated event, these cases often reveal failures in operations, processes, and management.…
Recent developments in the Judiciary involving the new taxation of dividends indicate that the issue has already begun to gain traction in the market, with companies obtaining favorable decisions at the trial court level. The discussions mainly question the way the new rules have been implemented and their compatibility with…
The possibility for limited liability companies to issue debentures has recently been recognized by the National Department of Business Registration and Integration (DREI), through Circular Letter SEI No. 92/2026. The guidance allows for the supplementary application of the Brazilian Corporation Law (Law No. 6,404/1976) to limited liability companies, enabling certain…
The number of new labor lawsuits increased by 8.47% between 2024 and 2025, reaching a new record since the 2017 labor reform. In 2025, the judiciary received 2.321 million new cases, compared to 2.134 million in 2024, according to data extracted from the statistical system of the Superior Labor Court…
