BRASILIA (Reuters) - The lower house of the Brazilian Congress passed a bill on Wednesday to allow companies to outsource any job, a first move that was fiercely opposed by unions to reform the country's outdated labour laws.
The bill, approved 231-188 after heated debate, also extends to nine months from three the maximum duration of temporary work contracts, a more flexible rule that will lower costs for employers.
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