The prevalence of the fundamental rights in labor relations: Limits to the employer’s powers in the Brazilian labor reform (bill 13.467/2017)

Authors

  • Rodrigo Espiúca dos Anjos Siqueira Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Rodrigo Goldschmidt Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense

Abstract

The article analyzes, from the horizontal efficacy of the fundamental rights, possible limits to the employment power in labor relationships. Firstly, identifies characteristics of the employment relationship, especially material inequality between parties, and existing legal hierarchy. It then appreciates the principle of material equality as protective measure against the exacerbation of the exercise of employment power. Finally, he affirms the attachment of individuals to fundamental rights, and points to examples of labor reform, especially the prevalence of negotiated over the legislated, as a potential injury to fundamental social rights, and concludes by the prevalence of fundamental rights in labor relations, guaranteeing material equality. between the subjects. The methodology is analytical-interpretative of bibliographical and documentary research, organized by the inductive method.

Keywords:

Employer’s Powers. Limits. Fundamental Rights. Collective Bargaining. Prevalence

Author Biography

Rodrigo Goldschmidt, Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense

Pós-Doutor em Direito pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul – PUC/RS. Professor e Pesquisador do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Direito da Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense – UNESC. Juiz Titular da Vara do Trabalho de Araranguá-SC.