Contrato de trabalho no meio rural: uma análise acerca de modalidades contratuais por prazo determinado

Abstract

This work analyzed part of the legal-historical development of the law of work in rural areas. It was found that the legal protection of field workers was only possible with the Rural Worker Statute introduced by Law n. 4,214/1963. Subsequently, Law no. 5,889/1973 revoked the Statute and tried to guarantee the same rights guaranteed, by the Consolidation of Labor Laws, to the urban employees. The seasonality of agricultural production was highlighted, which can make it difficult for the employer to formally hire workers. in order to minimize informal work was demonstrated modalities provided for in the legal system Brazilian legal system, which are harvest contracts, short-term contracts and consortium of rural employers. In this content, the formal requirements were presented and materials to agree on the contractual modalities presented, as well as the obligations and duties due to the conclusion of each modality. Finally, it was done a critical analysis, with the objective of demonstrating the advantages and disadvantages of each contractual modality