Brazilian law determines the granting of benefits to employees with dependents. In order to be entitled to this right, the definition of dependent, which varies according to the type of benefit, must be observed. Below are the definitions of dependents according to the current laws.

• Legitimate child up to 14 years old
• Legitimate child with disability without age limitation
• Adoptive child or stepson

• Legitimate child

• Spouse
• Children or stepchildren up to 21 years old
• Children or stepchildren with a mental or a physical disability without age limitation
• Children or stepchildren over 24 years old attending university or technical school
• Abandoned minor up to 21 years old, for whom the employee has legal custody
• Brother, grandchild, or great-grandchild under the employee’s legal custody