Work Hours

A study by the Institute of Economic Research Applied (Ipea), released on February 10, 2026, estimates that ending the 6x1 schedule would raise formal labor costs by 7.84%, assuming a reduction from 44 to 40 weekly hours. For a 4x3 schedule with 36 hours, the increase would be 17.57%. The authors argue that the economy could absorb this impact, similar to minimum wage adjustments.