Public sector
The new birth leave, effective July 1, risks causing simultaneous absences of thousands of teachers when schools reopen in September 2026.
Reported by AI
The number of municipal employees in Brazil rose 21% from December 2021 to 2025, from 6.2 million to 7.5 million, according to IBGE's Pnad data compiled by economist Bruno Imaizumi. This outpaces growth in other public sectors and private formal employment. The surge reflects population demands and fiscal improvements.
April 13, 2026 11:17