Bolsonaro VETA Food Stamp Retraction; see how it is

The republic’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, has opposed the measure that allowed workers to withdraw the unused balance of meal vouchers (VA) or food vouchers (VR) after 60 days.

by decision Federal governmentThe feature has been used for other purposes, such as paying for gym services and cable TV, for example. But less for its main purpose, which is food.

According to the CEO, the veto decision was taken after a conversation with the Ministries of Labor and Social Security and the Economy.

“It is noteworthy that the possibility of withdrawing food allowance amounts could result in the payment of this benefit as a salary-formation value, viewed as an indistinct portion of remuneration, unrelated to the food purpose for which they would be taxed, such as withholding from profit for purposes of calculating corporate income tax ‘ said the government.

Provisional Measure (MP) 1,108 sent to National Senate In March of this year, she received only the opinion of President Bolsonaro. In short, the text provided for the payment of fines of up to 50 thousand Brazilian reais or even the exclusion of companies that conducted improper negotiations.

The President’s veto was published in the Official Gazette last Monday (5). However, it is possible that the outcome could be reversed, as parliamentarians could decide in favor of and override the CEO.

Check the changes brought with the deputy

Although Bolsonaro vetoed the measure, if it is ratified by a decision of parliamentarians, workers will have some changes.

Therefore, it was decided that the food allowance should be intended exclusively for the payment of meals in restaurants or other establishments of the same type. The MP also prohibits companies from obtaining discounts from food ticket suppliers.

Therefore, it was decided that the food allowance should be intended exclusively for the payment of meals in restaurants or other establishments of the same type. The MP also prohibits companies from obtaining discounts from food ticket suppliers.

Another rule specifies that establishments must receive cards of any brand. In this case, the person will only have to check the places that accept the food ticket in order to make the purchase.

In any case, if the MP is approved, all changes are expected to start only from May 1, 2023.