TN 11 (08-19)

RS 02002.410 General Coverage Rule for Employment U.S.-Brazilian Agreement

A. General Territoriality Rule

1. General territoriality rule

Under the agreement, employment is ordinarily subject to the laws on coverage of only the country where the worker performs the work (territoriality rule). A person working in employment or self-employment, who otherwise would have dual coverage under the laws of both countries, will remain covered under the system of the country where the worker is working.

2. Exceptions to the territoriality rule

The agreement provides several exceptions to the territoriality rule to ensure that a worker’s coverage is under the system of the country to which the worker has the more direct connection.

B. Reference

For exceptions to the Territoriality Rule for Employment, refer to RS 02002.415 through RS 02002.420.


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RS 02002.410 - General Coverage Rule for Employment U.S.-Brazilian Agreement - 08/15/2019
Batch run: 08/15/2019
Rev:08/15/2019