If you've heard of the Emergency FGTS (Severance Pay Fund), but don't know how the system works or if you're entitled to the benefit, you've come to the right place, because in today's content we'll clarify all the details of the program!

It's worth remembering that this benefit can cover thousands of Brazilian workers who are entitled to up to R$ 1,045 from the federal government. Learn more!

What is the Emergency FGTS?

The first thing you need to know in detail is what the FGTS (Severance Pay Guarantee Fund) emergency withdrawal is all about.

The service was made available in 2020 with the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic as a temporary measure to support Brazilians during the crisis.

Who is eligible?

All Brazilian workers who have active or inactive accounts affiliated with the Guarantee Fund for Length of Service (FGTS) can access this benefit.

However, if the employee receives two FGTS payments, they are only entitled to one payment, which must be paid in the following order:

Bank accounts linked to expired employment contracts, starting with the account with the lowest balance;
All other linked accounts, starting with the account with the lowest balance.
According to Caixa Econômica Federal, approximately 60 million workers will have access to the withdrawal, with more than R$37.8 billion in government investments.

Emergency FGTS Calendar

In 2022, emergency withdrawals from the FGTS (Brazilian Severance Indemnity Fund) began to be paid out in January and will continue until the end of February 2023. See below for more details: