Brazil Superior Labor Court rules passport seizure for debt recovery requires case-by-case assessment

The Superior Labor Court (TST) issued conflicting rulings on habeas corpus petitions regarding the seizure of passports as a coercive measure for labor debt collection. The court determined that such measures are not automatic, requiring individual judicial review of the necessity and proportionality in each case. This establishes a precedent that limits the standardized use of travel restrictions for debt enforcement.