The first month was a dream. Clara learned fast, impressed Mr. Siqueira with her social media campaigns, and felt part of a close-knit team.
He also stopped signing their timecards. The physical book where they used to record entry and exit times remained blank. "We trust you," he said. Direito do Trabalho
Mr. Siqueira panicked. He tried to fire her "for just cause" (insubordination), but Dr. Leticia had already filed a preliminary complaint with the Labor Prosecutor's Office ( Ministério Público do Trabalho ). The first month was a dream
At the labor court hearing, Mr. Siqueira arrived with a lawyer. He claimed Clara was "lazy" and "not a team player." But Clara had her evidence: emails sent at 9:47 PM, WhatsApp messages from him asking for "just one more hour," and the pay stub showing Pedro's higher salary for the same role. He also stopped signing their timecards