Brazil: Introduced Bill regulating employment relationship intermediated by companies that operate individual private paid passenger transport applications (PLP 12/2024)

On 5 March 2024, the Bill regulating employment relationship intermediated by companies that operate individual private paid passenger transport applications (PLP 12/2024) was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil. The proposal aims to establish labour rights for app-based workers, ensuring social security inclusion and improving work conditions. In particular, it clarifies the working relationship between drivers and app companies, classifying drivers as independent platform workers based on the absence of exclusivity and mandatory working hours. The bill would establish a maximum daily connection limit of 12 hours. Furthermore, the Bill outlines social security mechanisms, contributions, taxation, transparency, representation, and fiscal and legal obligations for app companies. Specifically, it introduces a minimum hourly wage of BRL 32.09 for workers, along with a guaranteed minimum wage. It also mandates social security contributions of 7.5% from workers and 20% from the platforms without creating an employment relationship.