Millions of Brazilians with a formal contract are surprised by the lack of deposits in the FGTS account

Every month, employers have to deposit the FGTS – The equivalent, in most cases, to 8% of gross salary paid to the worker. It is a form of compensation, to support in cases, for example, of dismissal without cause, serious illness, environmental disasters, retirement. Those who are going to buy or build their own home can also use FGTS.