The work schedule is a topic that gained significant attention last year, being one of the most discussed topics. She determines the schedules, days and shifts that the employee must fulfill throughout the week, based on the company's needs and the legal conditions. In 2024, one of the most searched queries on Google, according to the survey from the platform, it was "What is scale 6×1"?”
This type of shift is characterized by six consecutive workdays followed by a day off. The journey must respect the limit of 44 hours per week, and 8 hours a day. The model is quite common in sectors such as telemarketing, where the legislation requires that employees do not exceed 6 hours of work per day
The 6×1 scale originated in the 1940s. Last year, a Proposal for an Amendment to the Constitution proposed the end of the scale. The initial text suggests the limit of 36 hours worked per week, explain Eduardo Calixto, lawyer specialized in labor law. He emphasizes that flexibility in work schedules is something that varies according to the needs of each company
Although companies have the freedom to define their schedules, they need to follow the rules of the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and the collective agreements established by the unions. In the case of the 6×1 shift, there is a requirement that the employer must ensure that the employee has at least one Sunday off every seven days worked, respecting the right to weekly rest
Another common work schedule model in Brazil is the 5×2, where the worker has two consecutive days off during the week. In this modality, the workday is usually 8 hours a day, from Monday to Friday, with free weekends, what is considered ideal for many areas that do not require continuous operation
According to Calixto, The 6×1 schedule needs to be negotiated based on the needs of both the employer and the employee, ensuring compliance with labor rights and avoiding overload for employees
The choice of the ideal scale for each company involves a series of factors, from the current legislation to the specific working conditions. Besides the 6×1, models like the 12×36 are also common and have been adapted to the CLT standards, provided that the right to adequate rest and compensation for hours is respected
