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Presidential Hopeful Romeu Zema Pitches New 'Opt-In' Labor Law to Rival Brazil's CLT

Former Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema, a presidential pre-candidate, proposes a flexible, hourly work contract as an alternative to the rigid Consolidation of Labor Laws.

By Marcus Wright

Published Aug 13, 2026, 11:51 AM UTC

Former Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema, a presidential pre-candidate, proposes a flexible, hourly work contract as an alternative to the rigid Consolidation of Labor Laws.

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