Updated July 25th 2024

All About Employee Work Hours in Brazil

Understand how employee work hours in Brazil differ and how Justworks EOR can make hiring and managing your team in Brazil easier.

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How an EOR Can Help Streamline HR

If you’d like to understand Brazil’s work hours and work culture, a global EOR provider like Justworks can help you know what to expect.

Get local guidance and insight into the Brazilian labor market for easier international hiring and team management without setting up a local entity. We’ll help you handle most localized HR functions, including onboarding, payroll and related taxes, local benefits, and employer compliance. Set yourself and your business up for success with streamlined hiring and HR administration through Justworks EOR.

Standard Hours of Work in Brazil

Working Hour Limits

In Brazil, the standard work week is 40 hours, eight hours per day, Monday through Friday with a one-hour lunch break.  Weekly hours can’t exceed 44 hours. Collective bargaining agreements may require that employees work fewer than 44 hours per week.

Work Culture

Work culture in Brazil emphasizes personal relationships and social interactions. Brazilians prefer face-to-face meetings and building trust through informal social interactions. While punctuality is respected, meeting start times are more flexible. Brazilians work hard during the week but also value their free time and life outside of the office.

Ready for Easier Team Management in Brazil?

Justworks EOR makes building your global team seamless by offering local expertise to help you understand the nuances of managing employees in Brazil. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.

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