The NR-1 fine suspension on psychosocial risks ends on September 23
The duty to map the risks was never suspended, only the possibility of an immediate fine. Here's what changes, what doesn't, and why the window that remains is valuable.
Remember the controversy around NR-1 and psychosocial risks? Since May 2026, the standard has required companies of every size to identify, assess and document psychosocial risk factors, chronic stress, emotional overload, deterioration of workplace relationships, within the Risk Management Program (Programa de Gerenciamento de Riscos, or PGR).
On June 25, 2026, Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) suspended, for 90 days, the use of specific provisions of the standard as grounds for fines, citations and other punitive measures. The full court confirmed the suspension in August, and the deadline expires on September 23, 2026.
But note: the suspension applies only to sanctions. NR-1 remains in force, and companies are still required to identify, assess and document psychosocial risk factors within the PGR. Individual lawsuits over illness or harassment also remain possible as usual: the suspension does not affect that kind of liability.
In practice, these days without immediate fine risk are a valuable window, and one that is closing. This is the ideal moment to structure risk mapping calmly, before enforcement regains full backing for these specific sanctions.
At Nexus, we use technology and Artificial Intelligence to speed up psychosocial-risk mapping and support companies through this adjustment, shortening the time between identifying the exposure and having a prioritized action plan in hand. If you want to understand where your company stands today, the free Union & Labor Risk Check is the first step.
Is your company already making the most of this window?