Solutions
Temporary Staffing
Strengthen your team for a fixed term to cover replacements or demand peaks, with Select as the professionals' employer.
What it is
Temporary work is governed by Brazilian Law 6,019/1974 and Decree 10,060/2019. It is permitted for the temporary replacement of permanent staff, such as during leaves, or for additional demand for services, such as seasonal peaks.
Select, as a temporary staffing agency, selects, hires and pays the professionals. Day-to-day activities are directed by your company during the contracted period.
Needs we address
- Cover leaves, collective vacations or absences.
- Meet seasonal peaks in production or sales.
- Strengthen the team without expanding permanent headcount.
Who it is for
- Manufacturers with seasonal demand.
- Retailers during busy periods.
- Companies with absences to cover.
What is included
- Recruitment and selection of temporary workers.
- Hiring, payroll and payroll taxes handled by Select.
- Monitoring of the temporary contract term.
- Replacement of a professional, when needed.
What is not included
- Hiring to replace workers on strike, which is prohibited by law.
- Use of temporary workers outside the cases permitted by law.
How it works
- Reason and termDefinition of the legal grounds, roles and period.
- ProposalHeadcount, profiles, working hours and terms.
- SelectionRecruitment and onboarding by Select.
- Active periodFollow-up and replacements, if needed.
- ClosingEnd of the contract or permanent hire by your company.
Benefits
- Speed in strengthening the team.
- No increase in permanent headcount.
- Payroll and payroll taxes for temporary workers handled by Select.
Supporting technology
- Selection supported by Select360 Talentos and proposals in Select360 ERP.
Outsourcing, temporary staffing or recruitment?
| Recruitment and Selection | Temporary Staffing | Workforce Outsourcing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who hires the professional | Your company, directly | Select (temporary staffing agency) | Select (service provider) |
| Purpose | Fill positions on your own payroll | Temporary replacement or additional demand | Ongoing delivery of a defined service |
| Duration | Until the hire is made | Fixed term, within the limits of Brazilian Law 6,019/1974 | As set out in the service agreement |
| Who manages day-to-day work | Your company | Your company directs the activities; Select is the employer | Select manages the team and delivers the service |
| Main legal basis | CLT (Brazil's Consolidated Labor Laws) | Brazilian Law 6,019/1974 and Decree 10,060/2019 | Brazilian Law 6,019/1974 (arts. 4-A to 5-B) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum term for temporary work?
Up to 180 days, consecutive or not, extendable by up to 90 days when it is shown that the conditions that justified the hire still apply (Brazilian Law 6,019/1974, art. 10).
Can I hire the temporary worker permanently later?
Yes. A permanent hire is your company's decision, and the terms are set out in the contract.
Is temporary staffing the same as outsourcing?
No. A temporary worker meets a transitional need, with activities directed by your company. Outsourcing is the ongoing delivery of a service managed by Select.
Related services
Recruitment and Selection
Sourcing, assessing and referring candidates for direct hire by your company.
Payroll and HR Administration
Payroll, onboarding, vacations, terminations and labor filings kept in order.