BR gradually increases paternity leave to 20 days starting in 2027
What changes: Paternity leave will be gradually increased from 5 to 20 days. In 2027, it will be 10 days; in 2028, 15 days; and from 2029 onwards, it will be 20 days. Social Security will pay paternity salary to fathers from the law's effective date. Fathers will have job stability during the benefit, with specific rules, such as losing the right in case of child abandonment or domestic violence.
What changes: The Senate approved a bill that increases paternity leave from five to 20 days. The proposal creates paternity salary as a social security benefit and amends the CLT and social security laws to ensure treatment more consistent with maternity protection. The bill has been sent for presidential sanction.
BR extends paternity leave in case of hospitalization of mother or newborn
What changes: In case of hospitalization of the mother or newborn, and provided the link to childbirth is proven, paternity leave will be extended for a period equivalent to the hospitalization. This measure aims to ensure more care time for babies and mothers in post-birth medical necessity situations.
BR allows paternity leave to be split into two periods
What changes: The worker may, upon request, split paternity leave into two equal periods. This flexibility aims to better accommodate family needs, except in cases of death of the other person with parental responsibility.
BR guarantees full leave to father or mother who solely assumes responsibility for the child
What changes: The text amends Law 8.213/1991 to ensure that, in the event of the death of the spouse with parental responsibility, the father or mother who solely assumes childcare will be entitled to full leave.
BR ensures continuity of maternity/paternity salary in case of insured's death
What changes: The law amends Law 8.213/1991 to specify that, in the event of the death of the insured receiving maternity or paternity salary, the person who legally assumes parental responsibilities will be entitled to continue receiving the more favorable benefit.
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