Rep. Léo Prates (Republicanos-BA) has postponed the presentation of a report to eliminate the 6x1 work schedule until Monday, May 25, 2026 [1].

The proposal seeks to fundamentally alter the Brazilian labor market by replacing the current six-days-on, one-day-off system with a shorter weekly requirement. This shift aims to improve worker quality of life without reducing monthly pay.

Prates, the rapporteur for the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution (PEC), originally intended to present the findings on Wednesday, May 22 [1]. However, the timeline shifted to allow for further negotiations regarding the transition period for businesses to adapt to the new rules [3].

Despite the delay, the core tenets of the proposal remain intact. The report proposes a weekly workload of 40 hours [1], ensuring that employees receive two days of rest per week [1]. Prates said there is already a consensus regarding the reduction of the workload without salary cuts [1].

The legislative process continues in Brasília within the Special Commission analyzing the PEC. This commission is tasked with reviewing how the shift will impact various economic sectors before the proposal moves toward a full vote in the Chamber of Deputies [2].

Rep. Hugo Motta said the installation of the Special Commission that will analyze the PEC to end the 6x1 journey should occur next week [3]. The delay reflects the tension between labor advocates seeking better conditions and employers concerned about the operational costs of a shorter work week.

Prates said the presentation of the report was postponed to the coming Monday [2]. The final report will detail the specific legal mechanisms required to implement the 40-hour limit while maintaining current wage levels [1].

“Já há consenso sobre a redução da carga horária sem corte salarial e a garantia de dois dias de descanso.”

The delay in the report highlights the primary friction point in Brazilian labor reform: the transition period. While there is political agreement on the goal of a 40-hour week and guaranteed rest, the specific timeline for implementation determines how much cost and logistical pressure will be placed on the private sector, potentially influencing the final version of the PEC.