Brazil AGU issues binding opinion guaranteeing paid leave for domestic violence victims

Brazil's Attorney General's Office published a binding opinion ensuring up to six months of paid leave for women victims of domestic violence when a court orders it, with INSS to verify eligibility. The measure, which follows a judicial protective order, requires the Ministry of Social Security and INSS to regulate payment within 15 days. This is a policy shift that strengthens legal protections for victims, though implementation details remain pending.