All About Hiring Employees in Brazil
Get the information you need to hire in Brazil and learn how Justworks EOR can help you streamline international hiring and manage employees abroad.
The Benefits of an EOR for Hiring in Brazil
Hiring compliantly in Brazil can be difficult for employers with limited time and resources. Using a global EOR provider like Justworks can help you avoid the complications of international hiring.
Justworks EOR helps you manage local HR processes for direct employment such as work visas and permits, benefits, payroll, background checks, and more. Our experts will provide hyper-local insights into hiring and managing employees in Brazil. With our transparent pricing, start with one employee and scale up at your own pace.
Options for Hiring in Brazil
Opening Up an Entity
Setting up an entity in Brazil can take months since it requires a nuanced understanding of Brazilian labor laws and best hiring practices.
You’ll need to:
Set up a local branch with a local bank account
Register with local institutions
Maintain a presence in the country
Find law partners
Hire an accounting firm to run payroll
Hire an internal HR team
Figuring out all the steps to set up an entity can feel daunting. That’s why many companies partner with a global EOR service like Justworks to skip costly entity incorporation and setup.
Protections Against Discrimination
Employers can’t discriminate during hiring or employment by origin, gender, marital status, family situation, disability, or age. Employers should ensure job listings and interview questions stick to basic job requirements. Brazil also has many employee protection laws, so drafting strong employment contracts is crucial.
Drafting Employment Agreements
Employment contracts in Brazil, while not legally required, are highly recommended to avoid future legal disputes. Employers should provide employees with a copy of their offer letter and employment contract, which details salary and benefits.
Recommended details to include for employment contracts in Brazil:
Identification of the parties
Job description
Compensation
Working hours
Duration of the contract
Termination conditions
Probation period
Basic terms and conditions of employment are recorded in the employee's booklet (Carteira de Trabalho e Previdência Social or CTPS) and other mandatory documents upon hiring.
Ready to Hire Confidently in Brazil?
Justworks EOR makes building your global team seamless by helping you hire and onboard talent in Brazil and beyond more quickly. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.
