MTE Ordinance authorizes suspension of FGTS Collections in RS municipalities affected by a state of public calamity

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The Brazilian Official Gazette (DOU) published a decree (Portaria nu00ba 3.553) on Tuesday (24th) authorizing the suspension of FGTS (Fundo de Garantia do Tempo de Serviu00e7o) payments for employers in municipalities of the Rio Grande do Sul state affected by a public calamity recognized by the Ministry of Integration and Regional Development. The affected municipalities are: Arroio do Meio, Bento Gonu00e7alves, Bom Jesus, Bom Retiro do Sul, Colinas, Cruzeiro do Sul, Dois Lajeados, Encantado, Estrela, Farroupilha, Guaporu00e9, Lajeado, Muu00e7um, Parau00ed, Roca Sales, Santa Tereza, Su00e3o Valentim do Sul, Serafina Corru00eaa, Taquari, and Venu00e2ncio Aires. This measure aims to alleviate the financial burden on employers in these areas by temporarily suspending FGTS payments, referring to the competences of October 2023 to January 2024. The suspended payments will be made in up to six installments starting from March 2024. Caixa will define operational procedures for affected employers within 10 days.