The Federal Government announced changes in vouchers related to food for the end of March. Last week there was also the approval of a Provisional Measure with more changes in food vouchers, however they still depend on the acquiescence of the Senate. Keep reading to understand what will be done.
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Until then, many professionals could use part of the voucher money with other items, such as services, for example; however, the Federal Government sees this as a diversion of purpose. From now on, improper use of the vouchers can result in fines ranging from R$5,000 to R$50,000.
Double the amount of the fine is foreseen for cases of recidivism.
It is prohibited to exchange the values of the meal ticket for the food ticket and vice versa. With this, the meal should only be used to purchase ready meals in restaurants, snack bars, delivery and other establishments of this nature, while the food voucher must be used only for the purchase of foods.
Before addressing the details of this change, it is important to remember that the vouchers in question are allowances that companies offer to workers. Therefore, it is a way to stimulate the work of employees and ensure the necessary energy input so that they can carry out their activities throughout the day.
By law, none of these benefits related to worker's food is mandatory, although the practice is common. Unlike transport vouchers, for example, which are provided for by law for specific situations.
From now on, if the amendment is approved in the Senate, the worker will be able to withdraw the funds from the meal ticket that are not used within 60 days. This decision is the result of an agreement between the government's allied base parties so that the full payment of the benefit in cash was not approved.
In general, it is a complicated situation, as the money can be used to purchase other items, which will certainly jeopardize the diet of workers and their families, which is outside the scope of the Worker's Food Program (PAT). In addition, it can also harm bar and restaurant owners, whose vouchers contribute directly to the business, so it is a source of income.
