In accordance with TST Act 397, the sums required for an appeal bond are to be increased as from August 1, 2015.

Bond required for filing a Recurso Ordinário (ordinary appeal) is to be increased from R$ 7.485,83 to R$ 8.183,06.

To file a Recurso de Revista (appeal on point of law), Embargos (interlocutory appeal), Recurso Extraordinário (extraordinary appeal), Recurso em Ação Rescisória (appeal for relief from judgment), bond is increased from R$ 14.971,65 to R$ 16.366,10.

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