TELEWORKING AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LABOR RIGHTS IN BRAZIL

Abstract

The research addresses the historical evolution of telework, its regulation in the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT), and the changes brought about by the 2017 Labor Reform. It also examines the impact of digital technologies and the hybrid work model on working hours, mental health, the right to disconnect, and reimbursement of expenses. Based on bibliographic, documentary, and case law research, the study concludes that telework has been consolidated as a definitive form of service provision, requiring new forms of legal regulation and management. Although the current legislation represents progress, there are still gaps regarding the protection of occupational health and the balance between flexibility and fundamental rights. The study highlights the need for public policies and specific regulations to ensure the right to disconnect, reimbursement of work-related expenses, and adequate ergonomic conditions, so that technological progress effectively improves workers’ quality of life.