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Brazil's Supreme Court actions on workplace mental health regulations
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court has alternated between suspending and enforcing workplace mental health regulations, impacting employer compliance timelines.
No new coverage since 25 September 2026.
The story so far as of 25 September 2026
On September 23, 2026, 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 September 25, 2026, 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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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.
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STF Ends Suspension of Workplace Sanctions
Impact Employers must comply with NR-1 or face penalties for non-compliance with mental health regulations.
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