Bill 1636/26 establishes transparency, responsibility, and prevention of recruitment rules for digital platforms that advertise jobs in Brazil. The aim is to prevent fraudulent practices and human trafficking.
Under review in the Chamber of Deputies, the proposal covers internet pages, apps, or social networks with over 1 million active monthly users in Brazil, regardless of the location or legal domicile.
Author of the bill, Deputy Ana Paula Lima (PT-SC) highlighted that similar rules already exist in other countries. "There is no legitimate reason for a Brazilian worker to receive less protection," she said.
Guidelines and sanctions
According to the text, companies will need to implement automated systems to identify indicators of recruitment, such as disproportionate compensation or exemption from qualification for overseas work, and submit suspected cases for human review.
The project prohibits the targeting of ads based on prohibited segmentation (such as gender, race, age, or disability). Companies will be jointly liable for damages caused by fraudulent ads that remain active after notification.
In case of non-compliance, the text provides for warnings, fines, and suspension of services in Brazil for up to 180 days, as determined by a court. The funds collected will be allocated to the National Drug Fund and the Workers' Support Fund.
Next steps
The project will be reviewed indefinitive characterby the committees of Foreign Relations and National Defense; Public Safety and Organized Crime Combat; Communication; Labor; and Constitution and Justice and Citizenship.
To become law, the text must be approved by both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.