Employee benefits in Brazil
Navigate the complexities of employee benefits in Brazil. Learn about PTO, healthcare, and more.
Quick Overview
Benefits Summary
Benefits coverage standards can differ greatly across countries. The table below shows what statutory, market standard and great coverage look like for each benefit.
Public healthcare system (SUS): universal and free
Access to primary, outpatient, mental health, hospital care, and prescription drug coverage
Basic vision included in health plan
Private supplemental medical
Private dental plan
Government Regulated
Subsidised or free gym memberships
Access to Accredited hospital list
Access to Premium hospital list
Ability to go out of network, with a higher limit.
Employee Assistance Program
Group life insurance
2X Salary (Dealth, Accident Death, Disability, Funeral Cover)
Employer contribution to Life insurance plan
3X Salary
24x monthly salary
(long term disability)
36x monthly salary
Employees social security contribution 7.5-14% monthly
Employer contributions 26.8 - 28.8% monthly (social security)
Employee contribution up to 5% up to 100% match by employer
3-5 year plans
Daycare or nursery stipend for children over 6 mos
University admission exam leave
English lessons
Language courses
L&D budget
Tuition Assistance
Food vouchers - set amount per day
Prepaid current
Free breakfast/lunch
In office snacks and beverages
Happy hours/socials
New technology budget
WFH budget
Profit sharing
Employee stock options
Policies Summary
Policy coverage standards can differ greatly across countries. The table below shows what statutory, market standard and great policy coverage look like for each benefit.
Up to 30 paid holidays with restrictions
+7 national holidays
30 days paid without restrictions
+7 national holidays
1- 15 days full pay by employer
15+ by social security
Unlimited sick days
120 days paid
Adoption leave
180 days paid
5 days paid
20 days paid
Adoption leave
Hybrid working arrangement
Negotiable for remote
Work from anywhere for 2 weeks per annum
Remote first policy
1 day blood donation leave
Vacation bonus = to 1 mos salary
An extra salary after 12 mos
2 days Election day leave
30 days leave for young child carer responsibilities
3 days post marriage leave
Referral scheme