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1,700 pregnant women on parental leave without contract renewal

Observador8 September 2026 at 09:39

In 2025, 1,777 notifications of non-renewal of fixed-term contracts were registered for pregnant workers or those on parental leave. These women saw their temporary contracts not renewed while they were pregnant or after the birth of their children. The situation affects a significant number of workers who should be protected during this period. The article notes that the postponement of motherhood is a measurable reality and should be analyzed, suggesting that this trend of non-renewal of contracts may be related to women's decisions to postpone motherhood due to unstable working conditions.

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