Brazil’s INSS offers up to six months of pay to domestic violence survivors

Women covered by Brazil’s social security system can apply for pay if a criminal court orders them to stop working because of domestic violence.

The court order must specifically require them to leave work.

They do not need a medical examination, but must show they were insured when the leave began.

The employer pays the first 15 days for employees, and the INSS pays the rest; for other eligible workers, the INSS pays the full amount.

The support is meant to help women seek protection without losing their income.