Article 477 of the Consolidated Labor Laws (CLT) provides a lifeline for Brazilian workers who find themselves in financial distress due to unforeseen circumstances. This article outlines the key provisions of this law and explores how it can provide much-needed financial assistance during challenging times.
Article 477 allows employers to deduct up to 30% of a worker's salary for a period of up to 60 days to help cover the employee's financial obligations. These obligations can include:
Employer Obligations:
Employee Rights:
To be eligible for Article 477 relief, employees must meet the following criteria:
It is important to note that Article 477 deductions are subject to the following limitations:
Article 477 provides several benefits to both employers and employees:
Benefits for Employers:
Benefits for Employees:
While Article 477 is a valuable tool for providing financial relief, there is also potential for misuse. Some employers may use it to:
To prevent misuse and protect employee rights, it is important to:
Employees who are experiencing financial hardship should consider the following steps to access Article 477 relief:
Article 477 of the CLT provides valuable financial assistance to Brazilian workers who are experiencing unforeseen circumstances. By understanding the key provisions and limitations of this law, employers and employees can ensure that it is used fairly and effectively to provide much-needed relief during challenging times.
Category | Examples |
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Unforeseen expenses | Car repairs, home repairs, unexpected medical expenses |
Medical expenses | Hospital bills, doctor's appointments, prescription medications |
Educational expenses | Tuition fees, books, study materials |
Housing expenses | Rent, mortgage payments, utility bills |
Limitation | Description |
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Maximum deduction amount | 30% of the employee's salary |
Maximum deduction period | 60 days |
Multiple financial obligations | Deductions cannot be made for more than one financial obligation at a time |
Tip | Description |
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Obtain written consent | Ensure that employees provide written consent before making any deductions |
Provide clear terms and conditions | Explain the terms and conditions of the deductions to employees in writing |
Establish clear guidelines | Develop clear guidelines for the use of Article 477 deductions |
Monitor usage | Regularly review Article 477 deductions to ensure that they are being used fairly and effectively |
An employee approached his boss for an Article 477 deduction to cover a broken refrigerator. The boss agreed, but only if the employee promised to bring in a picture of the broken appliance. When the employee returned with the photo, the boss noticed that it was a picture of the employee's car.
Lesson: Honesty is always the best policy.
An employee asked for an Article 477 deduction to cover a vacation to Hawaii. The boss granted the request, but only if the employee agreed to send postcards from each island. The employee never returned from the vacation.
Lesson: Be careful what you wish for.
An employer used Article 477 deductions to cover the cost of a company party. The employees were outraged and filed a complaint with the Ministry of Labor. The employer was fined for misusing Article 477.
Lesson: Don't abuse the system.
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