A special commission in the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved a report to eliminate the 6x1 work schedule and sent the text to the plenary [1].
This legislative move targets a labor model widely considered excessive for public servants. If passed, the amendment would fundamentally restructure the working week for millions of employees across the country.
The 6x1 schedule, which requires six consecutive days of work followed by a single day of rest [1], has become a focal point of labor reform debates in Brasília. The commission overseeing the Proposal of Amendment to the Constitution (PEC) is led by Rep. Alencar Santana (PT-SP) [2].
The legislative process accelerated in April 2026. The Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) voted on the proposal on April 24, 2026 [1]. Shortly after, on April 29, 2026, the special commission tasked with the final analysis of the PEC was officially installed [2].
Amid the legislative push, some misinformation regarding the participation of lawmakers surfaced online. A viral claim suggested that Rep. Kim Kataguiri (Missão-SP) was absent during the CCJ vote. However, a Reuters Fact Check said, "It is false that federal deputy Kim Kataguiri (Missão-SP) was not present at the vote of the proposal for an amendment to the Constitution (PEC) against the 6x1 work scale in the Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) of the Chamber of Deputies" [1].
Rep. Alencar Santana was confirmed as the president of the special commission to analyze the end of the 6x1 scale [2]. The report's approval marks a critical step before the full Chamber of Deputies decides whether the amendment becomes law.
“The 6x1 schedule, which requires six consecutive days of work followed by a single day of rest”
The advancement of this PEC to the plenary indicates a significant shift in Brazil's approach to labor rights and public servant wellness. By targeting the 6x1 model, the government is attempting to modernize work-life balance standards, though the final vote in the plenary will determine if there is sufficient political consensus to override existing labor structures.
