Brazil’s Judicial Perks: A Costly Affair

Brazil’s judicial system has introduced a new financial benefit for judges, allowing them to convert unused leave days into cash payments. This perk, approved by the National Council of Justice (CNJ) in October 2023, has significantly boosted judges’ earnings by an average of R$12,400 ($2,067) per month. From July 2023 to October 2024, 35 courts […]