Programa emergencial de emprego e renda: os aspectos determinantes da lei 13982 - 14020 e no trabalho home office

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to analyze the positive and negative aspects of the Emergency Employment and Income Maintenance Program, implemented as a response to the economic crisis generated by the Covid-19 pandemic in Brazil. The research partner found that restrictions imposed on economic activities to contain the spread of the virus resulted in a decline in economic growth, affecting hiring rates and increasing layoffs, with direct impacts on the income and purchasing power of Brazilian families. The included methodology included the analysis of labor market performance indicators and the evaluation of government financial support measures. In a scenario where relocation opportunities were scarce, government subsidies, both federal and district, played an important role in helping families maintain a minimum level of consumption. Furthermore, the study revealed that companies adapted to the crisis with the increase in practices such as remote work (home office) and sales through digital platforms such as WhatsApp and Instagram. I also observed an increase in the productivity of workers in their respective jobs. However, despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the Emergency Employment and Income Maintenance Program, together with other government initiatives, manages to effectively mitigate the negative impacts on the job market and the economy in general. However, the need for future studies is highlighted to further analyze the long-term effects of these measures.