How to prepare for the new system

probation period for FGTS Digital, a new platform from the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) that will change the routine of workers in the Accounting and Personnel Department. The system will be officially implemented on March 1.

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The government needed to extend the deadline at the request of employers, who requested more time to familiarize themselves with the environment before actual operation in order to “minimize impacts on routine operations to comply with tax and labor obligations arising from recent tax regulatory changes.” “.

FGTS Digital has been in the testing phase since August last year. The Labor Inspection Secretariat informed that it would benefit from an extension of the deadline to make improvements and add new posts.

What is digital FGTS?

The new FGTS collection platform will rely on information provided by employers on the eSocial website, where companies communicate worker information to the government, such as employment relationships and contributions.

According to the Ministry of Labor, the goal is to reduce bureaucracy and facilitate the implementation of procedures by officials and employees. The information included in the eSocial will be sent to Caixa Econômica Federal through FGTS Digital, and the system will be responsible for creating the evidence and allocating the payment.

With the implementation of the new feature, the following changes are planned:

• Collection via BEX: Collection of amounts will only be done through BEX.
• Due Date: The deadline for monthly FGTS payment will be until the 20th of the month following due.
• Previous skills: Employers will use the Social Conectivade system to generate FGTS events prior to implementing the platform.
• Data source: Information sent to the social environment will feed FGTS Digital almost simultaneously.
• FGTS Regularity Certificate: Failure to pay amounts due within the deadline may affect the issuance of the CRF.

System news

Among the new features of FGTS Digital are: issuing and tailoring guides and consultations; Release and offer bonuses for termination purposes; Consultation of data on advance payments and outstanding debts; Visualize employer registration data. It will also be possible to grant and maintain powers of attorney, simulate payments and pay compensation fines.