Adicional de Insalubridade: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn if you qualify for extra pay due to hazardous working conditions and how the risk levels are determined.
The Adicional de Insalubridade is an extra payment provided to workers who must perform their jobs while exposed to harmful or unhealthy conditions.
Who it's for
This is for workers whose daily tasks involve contact with hazardous environments or substances that could harm their health. This is common in sectors like mining.
What you get
If you qualify, you receive additional pay calculated as a percentage of the minimum wage. The specific amount depends on the level of risk, which can be 10%, 20%, or 40%.
What it costs you
To claim this benefit, your employer must provide a technical safety report (LTCAT) that officially documents the hazardous conditions of your workplace.
The catch to know
It is important to be aware that employers may sometimes attempt to minimize the risk rating of your work environment to avoid paying the higher percentage.
How to apply
- Check your work environment to see if it matches hazardous descriptions.
- Request to see the technical safety report from your employer.
- Verify that the risk percentage applied matches the actual conditions of your job.
- Consult a labor expert or government official if you believe the risk level is being misreported.