Entre leis e mercados : uma análise do mercado de trabalho brasileiro e dos assédios que acometem o trabalhador

Abstract

This study analyzes the Brazilian labor market from a historical, legal, and communicational perspective, examining how social, political, and economic transformations have shaped labor relations over time. The research begins by revisiting the development of labor legislation in Brazil, from the post-abolition period and the creation of the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) to the state intervention during the military dictatorship and the regulatory changes brought by the 2017 Labor Reform. It then explores the 6x1 work schedule and the “Life Beyond Work” Movement (VAT), emphasizing their demands and their role in the contemporary public debate on excessive working hours and quality of life. The study also investigates cases of moral and sexual harassment in the workplace, their psychological and legal consequences, and the challenges victims face when seeking recognition and justice. Finally, the work examines communication and journalism as tools for citizenship and social transformation, highlighting the relevance of union journalism and audio media — particularly podcasts — as spaces for visibility, denunciation, and awareness. The study integrates interviews, bibliographic research, and the production of an original podcast consisting of five episodes, combining theory and practice to critically analyze the world of work in contemporary Brazil.