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As an alternative measure to tackle the current crisis scenario caused by covid-19, Executive Order No. 936/20 was published on April 1 (MP 936), which stipulates the conditions for a proportional reduction in the hours and wages of employees and for the temporary suspension of employment contracts.
Executive order reiterates the federal government's concern with inspection and fining of companies in the event of non-compliance with serious obligations, especially the procedures applicable to proportional reduction of work hours and salary and temporary suspension of employment contracts.
In the current circumstances, we must find an optimal balance between, on the one hand, individual rights and respect for the freedom of economic players and, on the other, protection of the public interest and the constitutional provisions that privilege social and consumer rights.
STJ changes the calculation base for import duties. Our lawyers analyze the impacts from this reversal in the court's position, after a decision favorable to taxpayers was handed down three years ago.
The goal is to ensure the progress of insolvency proceedings as normal in order to preserve business activity and reduce the difficulties caused by measures to combat the pandemic.
In limine injunctive relief was granted in the judgment of ADPF 656, filed by the Rede Sustentabilidade party against Ordinance 43/20 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply. Review of this action will be resumed after a request for review of the record by Justice Roberto Barroso.
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