At A Glance

• Brazil has expanded occupational health obligations, requiring companies to identify and manage psychosocial risks such as stress, burnout and harassment within workplace risk management programs.
• Legislative initiatives may introduce changes affecting working time structures and family-related leave, including potential reforms to the traditional six-day work schedule and proposals to expand paternity leave.
• The continued digitalization of labor compliance through eSocial and FGTS Digital is increasing transparency and enforcement, with labor inspections expected to intensify.

Brazil’s labor regulatory landscape continues to evolve as authorities expand occupational health requirements, consider legislative changes affecting working conditions and increase enforcement through digital compliance systems.

For companies with operations in Brazil, 2026 brings three important trends that may affect workforce management, compliance programs and litigation exposure: (i) the growing importance of psychosocial risk management in occupational health policies; (ii) potential legislative changes affecting working time structures and family-related leave; and (iii) increased transparency and enforcement through digital labor compliance systems.

Understanding these developments is critical for employers operating in Brazil, particularly those with large workforces or operations in regulated sectors.

Expansion of Workplace Mental Health and Psychosocial Risk Obligations

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