August 15 Holiday: Which Cities Have a Day Off in Brazil
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Today, August 15, is a holiday in more than 500 cities in Brazil. It is not a holiday in every city.
People can check if their city has this holiday. Many workers get a day off.
In Brazil, there is a law called CLT. This law gives rights to workers. It says what happens when there is a holiday.
If a person works on a holiday, the company must pay more money. This extra money is called overtime pay.
Some workers get a day off instead of extra money. This depends on the job.
August also has three confirmed holidays this month. People can plan their time now.
Many Brazilians like to plan short trips on holidays. A holiday can help people rest.
Not all cities have the same holidays. Local governments decide some holidays.
Workers should check their local rules. This helps them know if they work or rest.
The CLT protects workers all over Brazil. It is an important law for many people.
Vocabulary8 words
- holiday
- a special day when people do not work
- CLT
- Brazil's main law about work
- rights
- things a person is allowed to have or do
- overtime pay
- extra money for working more
- day off
- a day with no work
- confirmed
- sure; already decided
- governments
- groups that make rules for a place
- local
- in your own city or area
Quiz
Answer key
1. No, only in more than 500 cities 2. The CLT 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Today, August 15, is a _____ in more than 500 cities in Brazil.
It is not a holiday in _____ city.
In Brazil, there is a law called _____.
This law gives _____ to workers.
If a person works on a holiday, the company must pay _____ money.
This extra money is called _____.
Some workers get a _____ instead of extra money.
August also has three _____ holidays this month.
Not all cities have the same holidays. Local _____ decide some holidays.
Workers should check their _____ rules.