# Law No. 6142 of November 28, 1974

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105659846](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105659846)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-6142-of-november-28-1974

## Summary
**Law No. 6142 of November 28, 1974** (Portuguese: *Lei nº 6142, de 28 de novembro de 1974*) is a Brazilian statute enacted to establish the structural and administrative framework for the Regional Labor Courts (TRT). As a formal legal document, it creates law, specifically defining personnel frameworks, remuneration, and occupational groups within these judicial bodies. It serves as a manifestation of statutory law applicable to the jurisdiction of Brazil.

## Key Facts
- **Official Title:** Lei nº 6142, de 28 de novembro de 1974.
- **Classification:** Instance of a Statute (`Q820655`); a formal written document that creates law.
- **Enactment Date:** November 28, 1974.
- **Jurisdiction:** Applies to Brazil (`Q155`).
- **Language:** Portuguese (`Q750553`).
- **URN Identifier:** `urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1974-11-28;6142`.
- **Primary Subjects:** Tribunal Regional Do Trabalho (TRT), Quadro De Pessoal (Staffing Framework), Vencimentos (Remuneration), Grupo Ocupacional (Occupational Group), Secretaria (Secretariat), and Other Higher Level Activities.
- **Publication Place:** `Q2844`.
- **Legal Action:** Associated with legal action `Q66975812` and office holder `Q294241`.

## FAQs
**What is the primary purpose of Law No. 6142/1974?**
The law structures the organization of the Regional Labor Courts (*Tribunal Regional Do Trabalho*). It specifically addresses the "Quadro De Pessoal" (personnel framework), defines occupational groups, and sets remuneration (*Vencimentos*) for roles within the secretariat and other higher-level activities.

**What type of legal instrument is this?**
It is a statute, which is a formal written document enacted to create law. In the context of semantic web standards, it is equivalent to the `https://schema.org/Legislation` class and is classified as a subclass of "written work" and "rule."

**Where can the official text of this law be found?**
The law is indexed under the Persistent Uniform Resource Locator (URN) `urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1974-11-28;6142`. An official version is accessible via the Brazilian Presidential Palace website at `https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1970-1979/l6142.htm`.

**Is this law subject to copyright?**
As a statute (an edict of government), it is generally considered part of the public domain in jurisdictions like the United States and France. This status ensures that official legal documents are not copyrightable, allowing for public access and reuse.

## Why It Matters
Law No. 6142 of November 28, 1974, is significant because it codifies the administrative foundation for Brazil's Regional Labor Courts (TRT). By formally defining the "Quadro De Pessoal" (Personnel Framework) and "Grupo Ocupacional" (Occupational Groups), it standardizes the organization and operation of these judicial bodies. This statute provides the concrete, written evidence of legal rules necessary for the functioning of the labor judiciary, ensuring that roles, remuneration, and secretariat duties are clearly established and enforceable under statutory law.

## Notable For
- **Structuring Regional Labor Courts:** Specifically targets the organization of the *Tribunal Regional Do Trabalho* (TRT).
- **Personnel Regulation:** Distinguished by its detailed focus on "Quadro De Pessoal" (Staffing Framework) and "Vencimentos" (Remuneration/Fixation).
- **Public Accessibility:** Cataloged with a specific Lexml URN (`urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1974-11-28;6142`) to facilitate open access to legal information.
- **Semantic Web Integration:** Structured with properties equivalent to `https://schema.org/Legislation`, allowing it to be machine-read and interconnected within global knowledge bases.

## Body

### Definition and Classification
Law No. 6142 of November 28, 1974, is a **statute** (Portuguese: *Lei*), functioning as a formal written document that creates law. It is classified as an "instance of" a legal term or concept (`Q820655`) and operates as a manifestation of statutory law. As a subclass of "written work" and "document," it follows the drafting processes of legislation and acts as the official record of the rules enacted by the Brazilian government. It is a public domain document, ensuring unrestricted access to the legal rules it contains.

### Subject Matter and Scope
The law's main subject matter is extensively categorized, focusing heavily on the administrative structure of the labor judiciary. Key subjects defined in the text include:
- **Tribunal Regional Do Trabalho (TRT):** The primary judicial body being regulated.
- **Quadro De Pessoal:** The framework defining the staffing and personnel structure.
- **Vencimentos & Fixação:** Provisions regarding remuneration and the fixing of salaries.
- **Grupo Ocupacional:** Definitions of occupational groups within the court system.
- **Secretaria:** Regulations concerning the secretariat.
- **Outras Atividades De Nivel Superior:** Provisions for other higher-level professional activities.

### Jurisdiction and Chronology
The statute applies specifically to the jurisdiction of **Brazil** (`Q155`). It was enacted on **November 28, 1974**, with publication data linked to location `Q2844`. The legal authority is noted as being executed via legal action `Q66975812`, associated with the office holder `Q294241` (as per qualifiers P1891 and point in time 1974-11-28).

### Identifiers and Official Resources
The law is indexed within multiple knowledge systems and official repositories:
- **Title:** Lei nº 6142, de 28 de novembro de 1974.
- **Citation:** Lei nº 6142/1974.
- **Lexml URN:** `urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1974-11-28;6142`.
- **Official URL:** `https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1970-1979/l6142.htm`.
- **Language:** Portuguese (`Q750553`).

### Structured Properties
The entity is linked to a wider context through specific properties, such as `P5008` (on focus list of Wikimedia project `Q105091640`) and various identifiers for subject headings and legal concepts (`P921`). These connections reinforce its status as a distinct, formally recognized legal instrument within the Brazilian legal system and global knowledge graphs.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1974-11-28;6142)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=6142&ano=1974&data=28/11/1974&ato=a7bATWq5kenRVTf69)