Chamber approves gradual increase in paternity leave to up to 20 days
The Chamber of Deputies approved this Tuesday (4) a bill that gradually expands paternity leave in Brazil, going from the current five days to 20 days over three years.
The proposal provides that, in the first year of the law’s validity, the benefit will be 10 days; in the second, 15 days; and, from the fourth year onwards, reach 20 days.
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The text still needs to be analyzed by the Federal Senate and, if approved, it will go to presidential sanction.
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The law is expected to come into force on January 1, 2027.
The project, reported by deputy Pedro Campos (PSB-PE), initially envisaged the extension to 30 days, but the lack of consensus among parliamentarians led to the target being reduced.
The final version received support from both government and opposition members, being classified as a “supra-partisan” measure.
According to the rapporteur’s estimates, the financial impact of the change will be approximately R$5 billion per year.
Currently, companies that participate in the Citizen Company Program already offer 20 days of paternity leave to their employees. The new law, however, will extend the benefit to all workers, regardless of adherence to the program.
The text also provides that the license can be divided into two periods, as long as the first part corresponds to at least half of the total.
The remainder can be used within six months after the birth or adoption of the child, except in cases of the mother’s death.
Another measure included in the project is protection against unfair dismissal for up to one month after the end of paternity leave.
During the period of absence, workers will be entitled to full salary, respecting the ceiling established by Social Security.
The rule also applies to maternity leave, ensuring greater financial security for families in the initial period of caring for the baby.
