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Judges and prosecutors arrange vacations for six months off annually

From Folha de S.Paulo · () Portuguese

Translated from Portuguese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Judges and members of the Public Prosecutor's Office are exploiting rules to take six months off per year.
  • They already receive 60 days of vacation annually and have found ways to parcel this time, along with other leaves, to extend their breaks.
  • This practice also allows for increased compensation for unused leave periods without forfeiting extended time off.

Judges and public prosecutors in Brazil are reportedly leveraging existing regulations to secure extended periods of leave, potentially amounting to six months off per year. This practice builds upon their already generous annual vacation entitlement of 60 days.

Sources indicate that these legal professionals have found ways to flexibly parcel their vacation time. This, combined with other types of leaves available, allows them to accumulate extended breaks. The flexibility in scheduling means they can effectively take half the year off from their duties.

Furthermore, the changes in how leave is managed also facilitate increased financial compensation. Professionals can reportedly receive payments for unused vacation days, even while still benefiting from lengthy periods of absence. This dual benefit of extended time off and financial gain has drawn scrutiny.

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Originally published by Folha de S.Paulo in Portuguese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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