The president of the (Supreme Federal Court), , and the president of , , met this Monday (25) to discuss the draft law that bars the The text, which is still to be drafted, should extend the limitation of penduricalhos to the entire public service, in addition to magistrates and members of the .
“The debate was expanded to the need to improve the remuneration system in the public service, given the multiplication of ancillary pecuniary advantages that strain compliance with the constitutional ceiling”, states a note sent to the press.
“It was recognized that this is a structural issue, requiring a general legislative solution that preserves the appreciation of public careers.”
In March, the STF authorized the payment of amounts above the constitutional ceiling until legislation on the subject was approved, but established a limit that did not exist until then. The constitutional ceiling remains R$46,366, but additional payments may exceed this amount, depending on the case.
The Supreme Court’s thesis established that compensation funds in the Judiciary and Public Prosecutor’s Office should be subject to a limit of 70% of civil servants’ salaries. Among the amounts that may exceed the ceiling are daily allowances, given to reimburse employees in case of travel, and additional amounts for working in regions that are difficult to reach.
In April, a joint resolution between the CNJ and the CNMP (National Council of the Public Ministry) aimed to comply with the Supreme Court’s decision, but, in practice, it opened the door to also create other types of benefits.
Among them is the early childhood and maternity protection bonus (aimed at members with children up to 6 years of age) and housing assistance.
In addition to the Judiciary, there are members of the Executive who have already received remuneration above the constitutional ceiling. , members of the (Attorney General of the Union) received R$6.1 billion in bankruptcy fees in 2025.
As a rule, fees are subject to the civil service ceiling, thanks to the understanding adopted by the STF in a judgment concluded in 2020. But retroactive payments end up breaching this limit.
The STF’s note on the meeting between Fachin and Alcolumbre also says that there will be a debate on the topic with the Executive, to develop proposals and receive suggestions on the topic. The a legislative proposal to limit pendulicamento.
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