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See what the Ministry of Labor said this Thursday, reigniting debates about the salaries of app-based drivers.
The mobility and delivery app market has experienced a boom in Brazil in recent years. Currently, more than one million Brazilians work as app-based drivers, according to a recent survey.
Because of this, issues concerning the regulation of these jobs have sparked heated debates, focusing especially on the salaries of these professionals.
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Francisco Macena, executive secretary of the Ministry of Labor, advocated guaranteeing a minimum wage for app-based workers. This would mean ensuring that these professionals earn at least R$1,320 per month.
What is at stake in the regulation of drivers' work?
At a recent public hearing in the Chamber of Deputies, Macena revealed that there is a broad discussion underway about regulating app-based work in the country, with the participation of several ministries and associations.
The central topics of this debate address working conditions, working hours, safety, salary and social security benefits. In this regard, the meal voucher, for example, may be one of the elements comprising the minimum wage for app-based drivers.
However, Leandro da Cruz, president of the Federação dos Trabalhadores Com Aplicativo, expressed concern about the speed of the discussions, arguing that the talks with the companies had not progressed as expected.
Delivery drivers’ salaries may be below R$ 2,000
A recent study showed that the monthly salary of app-based drivers working 40 hours per week may range from R$ 2,900 to R$ 4,700, while delivery drivers may earn between R$ 1,980 and R$ 3,000.
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The controversy over the salary definition has been a major challenge. The suggested hourly wages for delivery drivers vary significantly, with companies proposing R$ 12 and delivery drivers’ representatives demanding R$ 35.76.
This issue is sensitive and intricate, as it considers not only the guarantee of workers’ rights, but also the financial sustainability of app-based companies and the sector’s own balance.
