Effectiveness of the Social Water and Sewage
TariffOur partner, @mateusdacruz, will be present at the event Effectiveness of the Social Water and Sewage Tariff, hosted by the Chamber of Deputies. He will participate in Panel 2 with the theme “The Role of Service Providers and Regulators in the Application of Law 14.898/2024.” 📅 Date: November 25, 2024 (Monday)📍 Location: Annex II, Plenary […]
Court Reverses Decision and Removes Company’s Responsibility in Workplace Accident Case
The Regional Labor Court of the 1st Region (Rio de Janeiro) overturned a first-instance decision that had held a company responsible for a workplace accident involving a contracted employee. The worker, who suffered severe injury after tripping over wires scattered in the workplace, was providing services at a bank branch where multiple companies operated. 💼 […]
Ronald Barbosa Appointed Deputy Attorney General of the Superior Court of Sports Justice of Football (STJD)
Our partner, Ronald Barbosa, has been appointed Deputy Attorney General of the Superior Court of Sports Justice of Football (STJD) for a four-year term. ⚖️ The STJD is responsible for reviewing disciplinary violations, ensuring legality in football, and addressing issues related to sports competitions, in accordance with the Sports Justice Codes. ⚽ Among the responsibilities […]
Seminar: “Tax Reform and the Risks for the Universalization of Sanitation”
On October 29, from 9 AM to 12 PM, we will discuss the impacts of the tax reform on the basic sanitation sector! 🏛️ The event will bring together lawmakers, entities, and experts to discuss how to simplify Brazil’s tax system and make the universalization of water and sewage services feasible, without burdening the population, […]
Deputies Approve Bill Allowing Tubal Ligation Without Spousal Consent
On Tuesday, March 8, the Chamber of Deputies approved a bill that removes the requirement for spousal consent for sterilization procedures, including tubal ligation and vasectomy. The approved text is a substitute by Federal Deputy Soraya Santos (PL-RJ) and will now be sent to the Senate for a vote. Under current legislation, both men and […]
Payroll Tax Exemption Brings Economic Security, Say Experts
Signed into law on the last day of 2021, Law 14.288/21 extends the payroll tax exemption until 2023. The new legislation addresses the concerns of various businesses looking to recover economically, and experts argue that the measure also brings greater security to the country’s economy. The payroll exemption has been in effect since 2011 and […]
TST Forms Majority to Recognize Employment Relationship Between Uber and Drivers
A panel of the Superior Labor Court (TST) formed a majority on Wednesday to recognize the employment relationship between Uber and its drivers, but the ruling was suspended after a request for further review. So far, two out of three judges from the TST’s Third Panel have agreed that those providing services through the app […]
Surety Companies Create Parallel Market to Secure Bids
The lack of oversight in the public sector has created a parallel market for companies selling sureties for public bids. Many of these companies use the term “bank” in their names but are not authorized by the Central Bank (BC) or the Superintendence of Private Insurance (Susep) to operate, violating legislation. Public documents reveal inconsistencies […]
Overtime and Break Periods in a 12×36 Work Shift
On several occasions, the TST (Superior Labor Court) has ruled in favor of a 50% additional payment for the break period not taken by employees working a 12×36 shift. In a judgment by the 4th Chamber, the court ruled as legal the additional 50% payment for the break period not enjoyed: RECURSO DE REVISTA. 12X36 […]
ICMS in the PIS and Cofins Tax Base: A Post-Supreme Court Ruling and PGFN Opinion Scenario
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) has finally ruled on the declaratory motions in Extraordinary Appeal No. 574,706/PR on May 13, 2021, four years after establishing the thesis that “ICMS does not compose the tax base for PIS and COFINS purposes” (General Repercussion Theme 69) on March 15, 2017. Despite the favorable decision for taxpayers in […]
