# Law No. 7305 of April 2, 1985

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105649812](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105649812)  
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## Summary
Law No. 7305 of April 2, 1985 (Lei nº 7305/1985) is a Brazilian statute that modifies provisions of the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT), originally approved by Decree-Law No. 5,452 on May 1, 1943. Enacted by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil under President José Sarney, the law addresses specific legal topics including payment, regulation, and changes to labor norms. It was published in Brasília and applies federally within the jurisdiction of Brazil.

## Key Facts
- **Official Title:** Lei nº 7305, de 2 de abril de 1985.
- **Legal Classification:** Statute (a formal written document that creates law).
- **Country of Origin:** Brazil.
- **Date of Approval:** April 2, 1985.
- **Approving Authority:** Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil.
- **Approving President:** José Sarney (via promulgation).
- **Primary Function:** Modifies provisions of the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT), established by Decree-Law 5,452 of May 1, 1943.
- **Main Subjects:** Regulation (Regulamentação), payment (Pagamento), Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT), change (Alteração), and legal norms (Normas).
- **Place of Publication:** Brasília.
- **Jurisdiction:** Brazil.
- **Language:** Brazilian Portuguese.
- **Legal Citation:** Lei nº 7305/1985.
- **LexML ID:** urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1985-04-02;7305.
- **Official URL:** https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/l7305.htm.
- **WikiProject:** WikiProject Brazilian Laws.

## FAQs
**What is the primary purpose of Law No. 7305?**
The law's main function is to modify specific provisions within the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT), which is the primary legislative framework governing labor relations in Brazil, originally established by Decree-Law 5,452 in 1943.

**Who enacted this law and when?**
The statute was approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil. It was promulgated by President José Sarney on April 2, 1985.

**Where does this law apply?**
Law No. 7305 applies to the jurisdiction of Brazil. It was published in Brasília, the country's federal capital.

**What specific legal topics are covered by this legislation?**
The law addresses subjects such as regulation (Regulamentação), payment (Pagamento), changes to existing legal norms (Alteração), and the broader Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT).

## Why It Matters
Law No. 7305 matters because it represents a direct legislative intervention in Brazil's primary labor framework, the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT). By modifying provisions related to payment and regulation, the statute plays a role in defining the rights and obligations of workers and employers within the Brazilian economy. As a statute, it serves as the tangible, written manifestation of statutory law, ensuring that legal mandates are documented and enforceable. Its enactment in 1985 places it within a critical period of Brazil's history, marking the final year of military rule and the beginning of the re-democratization process under President José Sarney.

## Notable For
- **Modification of the CLT:** Specifically alters the Consolidation of Labor Laws (Decree-Law 5,452), a foundational legal document for Brazilian labor relations.
- **1985 Enactment:** Promulgated on April 2, 1985, by President José Sarney during the transition from military dictatorship to democratic rule.
- **LexML Standardization:** Assigned a specific LexML Brazil ID (`urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1985-04-02;7305`) for standardized legal referencing and interoperability.
- **Subject Specificity:** Distinctly categorized under legal subjects including "Regulamentação" (Regulation), "Pagamento" (Payment), and "Alteração" (Change).

## Body

### Legal Classification and Nature
Law No. 7305 is classified as a **statute**, which is defined as a formal written document that creates law. As a subclass of "written work," "document," and "rule," it functions as the concrete manifestation of statutory law. Statutes like this one are created through legislation and serve as the official record of legal rules enacted by a government. In the context of global legal concepts, this entity is equivalent to the `https://schema.org/Legislation` class. Like many official legal documents, it is generally considered to be in the public domain in jurisdictions such as the United States, under the edict of government doctrine, ensuring public access to the law.

### National Context and Jurisdiction
This law is a federal statute of **Brazil**, the largest country in South America and the fifth-largest nation in the world by area. Brazil operates as a federal republic with a presidential system and a representative democracy. The law applies to the entire jurisdiction of Brazil, which spans approximately 8.5 million km² and has a population exceeding 213 million. The official language of the statute, as with all federal laws in Brazil, is **Brazilian Portuguese**. The country's capital, **Brasília**, serves as the place of publication for this law, having been the seat of government since April 21, 1960.

### Enactment and Approval Details
The statute was approved by the **Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil**. The specific determination method for this approval was **promulgation**, which occurred on April 2, 1985. The acting President at the time was **José Sarney**, who was serving as the first president following the end of the military dictatorship (1964–1985). This period was significant in Brazilian history as the country transitioned back to democratic governance, culminating in the current Constitution of Brazil promulgated on October 5, 1988.

### Content and Subject Matter
The primary content of Law No. 7305 is defined by its legal digest: "MODIFICA DISPOSITIVO DA CONSOLIDAÇÃO DAS LEIS DO TRABALHO, APROVADA PELO DECRETO-LEI 5.452, DE 1 DE MAIO DE 1943." This indicates that the law alters specific articles or provisions within the **Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT)**. The CLT, approved by Decree-Li 5,452, is the primary legal code governing labor relations in Brazil.

The law's main subjects include:
- **Regulamentação (Regulation):** Pertaining to the establishment of rules or guidelines.
- **Pagamento (Payment):** Addressing financial compensation within the labor context.
- **Consolidação Das Leis Do Trabalho (CLT):** The core legal framework being modified.
- **Alteração (Change):** The act of modifying existing legal norms.
- **Normas (Legal Norms):** The binding rules established by the legislation.

### Technical Identifiers and Access
For the purposes of legal indexing and digital access, Law No. 7305 is assigned several technical identifiers:
- **LexML Brazil ID:** `urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1985-04-02;7305`
- **Legal Citation:** Lei nº 7305/1985
- **Official URL:** The full text is available at `https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/l7305.htm`

The entity is also tracked within the scope of **WikiProject Brazilian Laws** on Wikimedia projects, ensuring its documentation in open knowledge bases. As a statute, it holds a sitelink count of 117 in related knowledge graphs, reflecting its interconnectedness with other legal concepts and documents.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1985-04-02;7305)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=7305&ano=1985&data=02/04/1985&ato=692g3Yq5keBpWT37a)
3. LexML Brasil