Recent Developments on External Work and Working Hours Control in Brazil

Recent Developments on External Work and Working Hours Control in BrazilIn a recent decision, the Superior Labor Court (TST) established a new understanding regarding the burden of proof for demonstrating that tracking the working hours of employees classified as external workers is unfeasible.

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