The Labor Public Prosecutor's Office in the Federal District (MPT-DF) issued a recommendation to the Institute of Strategic Health Management of the Federal District (Iges-DF) requesting the removal of the two-hour absence limit for on-call professionals who need to go to the polls.
This recommendation was formalized this Saturday (3), in response to complaints that the organization was restricting workers' right to vote. Previously, a notice released by Iges established a maximum period of two hours away from work for voting.
According to the initial notice, any absence exceeding this interval required prior approval and authorization from management. However, in its recommendation, the MPT requested that the company ensure that employees scheduled for election day have adequate time to vote, without imposing the two-hour limit or requiring advance authorization for longer periods.
The Public Prosecutor's Office emphasized that the time needed to exercise the vote can vary significantly, depending on the distance to the polling station, the existence of queues, and available transportation conditions.
Additionally, the MPT requested that Iges provide all on-call staff with proof of their work schedule to guarantee priority in voting lines. The text of the recommendation emphasizes that this release must occur without any salary deduction, hour compensation, negative record, or retaliation.
The supporting document must be provided without the employee having to request it, unlike what the Iges notice stipulated. The latter required workers to initiate a process through the Electronic Information System (SEI) at least 48 hours in advance.
The MPT determined that the institute must immediately publish the new guidelines and present, within five days, the implemented measures. These guarantees must also be maintained if there is a second round. The measure applies not only to permanent employees but also to temporary staff, interns, apprentices, and volunteers.
