Senate approves provisional measure to alter port legislation

On July 30, the Senate approved Provisional Measure 945 of 2020, which alters port sector legislation. As the senators did not change the text approved by the court, the next step is the presidential sanction.

The MP prevents those who show Covid-19 symptoms, have a diagnosis of the disease, or belong to a risk group, in addition to pregnant or lactating women, from being assigned to port work.

In addition, it was determined that the worker on leave in this situation will receive 70% of his average monthly revenue ​​received between April 2019 and March 2020. The figure cannot be lower than 1 minimum wage. This expense must be paid by the port operator.

The text also allows changes to port lease contracts, if the labor costs caused by the licenses have an impact on that contract.

The approved text includes port activities among the essential services stipulated in the law on strikes. This invalidates the possibility of stopping workers in that category. You are obliged to provide the service during this movement.

The project also allows public port areas to be leased without bidding. For this, it is necessary to prove that there is only one party interested in the exploration of the place, in addition to making a public call.

Source: Poder 360

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