Brazil has shortened its standard workweek to 40 hours, ending the six-day workweek, the article reports.

The Guardian, Reuters and AP News reported that Brazil’s lawmakers approved the change.

The Senate’s approval marked a decisive step for the measure.

DW.com called it a win for Lula ahead of a crucial runoff vote.

The BBC reported that Flavio Bolsonaro reversed course and backed ending the six-day workweek.

For workers, the change means an extra day of rest each week.

Employers will need to rethink schedules, staffing and overtime practices.

Attention now turns to putting the shorter week into practice and to the runoff.

Read the full article for more details on Brazil’s workweek reform.