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Brazilian Court adjusts mental health regulation penalties

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court has alternated the suspension of workplace mental health penalties, first ending it and then extending it again.

No new coverage since 25 September 2026.

The story so far as of 25 September 2026

On 23 September, the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) ended a 90-day suspension of penalties related to Norma Regulamentadora nº 1 (NR-1), resuming enforcement of workplace mental health regulations. On 25 September, the STF extended the suspension of fines for another 90 days, allowing companies additional time to comply with NR-1 without facing penalties.

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Coverage, day by day

  1. Regulation

    STF extends suspension of mental health fines by 90 days

    Impact Employers gain additional time to comply with new mental health regulations without facing fines.

    Sources: Extra ↗

  2. Regulation

    STF Ends Suspension of Workplace Sanctions

    Impact Employers must comply with NR-1 or face penalties for non-compliance with mental health regulations.

    Sources: A Tarde ↗, Extra ↗

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