New bill in Congress creates supplementary pension for app-based drivers and delivery workers

A new supplementary pension bill for app-based drivers and delivery workers has been filed in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies. The proposal, authored by Congressman Tadeu Veneri, creates so-called "micropensions" to provide social security and safety for platform workers. Inspired by international models, the bill allows small contributions to build a supplementary pension for informal workers without creating an employment relationship. Platforms can offer the model to workers, with benefits linked to the worker's CPF (individual taxpayer ID) and the possibility of adding insurance. Contributions would be managed by closed supplementary pension entities. The bill aims to address the lack of social protection for the growing gig economy workforce in Brazil.

Global Impact

This bill is a targeted regulatory development in Brazil's gig economy, with limited direct global impact. Economically, it could set a precedent for other Latin American countries considering similar micropension models, potentially influencing regional labor policy.