New reporting requirements for workplace accidents have come into effect, increasing the absence threshold for reporting less serious accidents while maintaining reporting obligations where compensation may be payable.
Employers must report workplace accidents no later than 14 days after the injury date where the accident causes the injured person to be absent from their usual work for at least three days, in addition to the day of the accident.
The first wave of transposition laws has highlighted that transposition does not necessarily mean immediate full compliance, with some countries introducing phased implementation timelines. Furthermore, member states are taking different approaches to achieving the Directive’s objectives, while there are growing concerns about the administrative burden of the provisions.
Further details on salary transparency report requirements in Brazil have been added. For the second semester of 2026, companies must publish their report by 30 September 2026.
Employers with 100 or more employees must continue to comply with Brazil’s biannual salary transparency reporting requirements, including the submission and publication of Salary Transparency Reports.