What is night-shift premium (adicional noturno)?
The night-shift premium (adicional noturno) is the extra pay owed for work performed at night. For urban workers the night period runs from 10 pm to 5 am and the minimum premium is 20% over the day hourly rate. In rural work the premium is 25% and the window shifts: 9 pm to 5 am in agriculture and 8 pm to 4 am in livestock.
The urban night hour is shortened by law: every 52 minutes and 30 seconds worked count as one hour. In practice, seven clock hours between 10 pm and 5 am equal eight paid night hours. Someone who works the whole shift at night and extends it past 5 am keeps the premium on the following hours.
When habitual, the premium is part of remuneration for all purposes: it enters the base of vacation pay, the 13th salary, FGTS, INSS, IRRF and of night overtime, which receives both premiums. It is distinct from the overtime premium and from the hazard allowance, which may be due at the same time.
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A R$ 2,200.00 salary on 220 hours: the day hour is R$ 10.00 and the night hour R$ 12.00. A guard working from 10 pm to 5 am puts in 7 clock hours, which count as 8 night hours: R$ 96.00 a night instead of the R$ 70.00 the clock would suggest. Over 22 nights the premium and the short hour add R$ 572.00.
Frequently asked questions
What hours count as night work in Brazil?
For urban work, 10 pm to 5 am. For rural work, 9 pm to 5 am in agriculture and 8 pm to 4 am in livestock, with a 25% premium instead of 20%.
What is the reduced night hour?
The urban night hour lasts 52 minutes and 30 seconds. Seven clock hours between 10 pm and 5 am count as eight hours worked, which raises pay beyond the 20% premium.
Do the night premium and overtime stack?
Yes. Overtime worked at night receives both: first the 20% night premium and, on top of that amount, the 50% overtime premium.