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The bill changes the CLT (Decree-Law No. 5.452 of 1943) to guarantee leave of three consecutive days per month to women who show proof of severe symptoms linked to menstrual flow.

PL 1249/2022 · latest vote on October 28, 2025

The bill changes the CLT (Decree-Law No. 5.452 of 1943) to guarantee leave of three consecutive days per month to women who show proof of severe symptoms linked to menstrual flow. To do this, it adds a new item to art. 473 of the law.

Key points and official text

Key points

  • Adds item XIII to art. 473 of Decree-Law No. 5.452/1943
  • Leave of three consecutive days each month
  • Applies to women who show proof of severe menstrual flow symptoms

Official text (PL 1249/2022)

The official text is in Portuguese, as it was voted.

Acrescenta inciso XIII ao art. 473 do DECRETO-LEI Nº 5.452, DE 1º DE MAIO DE 1943, para garantir licença de três dias consecutivos, a cada mês, às mulheres que comprovem sintomas graves associados ao fluxo menstrual.

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How each deputy voted

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