Videoaula lei da aprendizgem Libras

Summary

In this orientation, Maria Emília introduces young apprentices to Brazil's 'Lei da Aprendizagem' (Learning Law), explaining its purpose, history, and key aspects. The law, implemented in 2000, provides opportunities for adolescents aged 14 to 24 to enter the workforce while ensuring they continue their education. Maria emphasizes the importance of apprenticeships in combatting child labor, offering safe work environments, and fostering professional growth. She outlines the benefits, including labor rights, training, and the maximum contract duration of two years. The video also highlights the difference between apprenticeships and internships, ensuring young workers understand their legal protections and responsibilities.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Law of Apprenticeship (Lei da Aprendizagem) was enacted in 2000 to provide opportunities for young people to enter the workforce while continuing their education.
• 😀 This law mandates companies to hire young apprentices between the ages of 14 and 24 (with some exceptions for people with disabilities) to give them their first work experience.
• 😀 Before the Law of Apprenticeship, many young people struggled to gain work experience because companies required experienced workers. The law ensures apprentices can gain experience while studying.
• 😀 The law also addresses child labor concerns and aims to prevent young people from engaging in hazardous work that could affect their health, safety, and education.
• 😀 Child labor is defined as any work done by children or adolescents under 16, which negatively impacts their physical and psychological development.
• 😀 Apprenticeships under the law require young people to be enrolled in or have completed at least the fundamental education, with a focus on completing high school.
• 😀 Companies are legally required to hire young apprentices, especially medium and large companies, which must hire a minimum of 5% and a maximum of 15% of their workforce as apprentices, depending on the size of the company.
• 😀 Apprentices have a signed contract under the CLT (Consolidation of Labor Laws), granting them the same labor rights as other workers, including paid vacation, FGTS (severance fund), and the 13th salary.
• 😀 Apprenticeships are generally limited to two years, and once the contract is finished, the goal is for the apprentice to either be hired permanently or to have gained valuable experience for future employment.
• 😀 The Law of Apprenticeship restricts night work for young people under 18 years old, especially the hours between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., to ensure their studies and well-being are not compromised.

Q & A

What is the main objective of the Apprenticeship Law?

The main objective of the Apprenticeship Law is to provide opportunities for young people, between the ages of 14 and 24, to gain work experience while ensuring they continue their education, particularly by completing high school.

What is the legal framework that supports the Apprenticeship Law in Brazil?

The legal framework supporting the Apprenticeship Law in Brazil is the Statute of the Child and Adolescent (ECA), which guarantees the rights of children and adolescents, including the right to education and protection from harmful work.

What are the main differences between an apprentice and an intern?

The main difference is that an apprentice is hired under a formal contract with a signed work card (CLT), while an intern is not contracted in this way and does not have the same rights and benefits.

At what age can a young person legally work as an apprentice in Brazil?

A young person can legally work as an apprentice in Brazil from the age of 14, provided they are enrolled in school and comply with the Apprenticeship Law.

What is the maximum duration of an apprenticeship contract?

The maximum duration of an apprenticeship contract is 2 years, although some exceptions and temporary measures have been proposed in the past, such as extending the contract up to 3 years.

Can an apprenticeship contract be renewed?

No, an apprenticeship contract cannot be renewed. It is a fixed-term contract that ends after 2 years, and the goal is for the young person to transition into permanent employment or continue their professional development.

What are the consequences of child labor as described in the transcript?

The consequences of child labor are severe, affecting both physical and mental health. These include fatigue, deformities, respiratory problems, accidents, psychological trauma, low self-esteem, and abandonment of education.

What are the working hours for an apprentice, and are they allowed to work overtime?

Apprentices work up to 6 hours per day, depending on their contract, and are not allowed to work overtime. The maximum working hours are strictly regulated to ensure they can continue their education.

What are the rights that an apprentice is entitled to under the CLT?

Under the CLT, apprentices are entitled to rights such as a signed work card, salary, vacation days, 13th salary, FGTS (Severance Pay Fund), and transportation allowance, if necessary.

What is considered child labor under Brazilian law?

Child labor is defined as any work performed by individuals under the age of 16. Specifically, it refers to hazardous work that affects the physical and emotional health of children and adolescents, not everyday household chores.