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Labor & Employment in Brazil

A skilled labor force of 90 million forms the backbone of Brazil’s robust economy and makes it a choice place to do business. But employment costs can be high. The statute of limitations on labor claims is long by international standards and the burden of proof for claims is shifting from the employee to the employer.

Trench, Rossi e Watanabe can help keep your people motivated and your business competitive through strategic employment practices and policies. They can advise you in all employment-related procedures and help you comply with Brazil’s labor and social security laws.

Through their Baker & McKenzie network, they can help you achieve greater cost and operational efficiencies by unifying labor practices across your subsidiaries in Latin America and the world. In cases of conflict, their experienced litigation professionals can fully represent and defend your rights.

Our lawyers discuss the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) recent move to postpone its November deadline requiring employers to post a notice of employee rights, and outline the NLRB’s directive on cost-saving measures and its importance to employers.
China has implemented new measures requiring employer and employee social insurance contributions from wages of foreign nationals working in China. We discuss the implications of the new rules and offer guidance for US multinational employers.
The National Labor Relations Board has passed its final rule requiring private sector employers to post a notice of employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). We examine the implications of the posting requirement and offer guidance on complying with the rule.
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