Amid intense debate over a bill lifting outsourcing restrictions in the Brazilian National Congress, President Dilma Rousseff has instead called for further regulation.

Currently, Brazilian law only allows firms to outsource services which are secondary to the company’s main activity, such as cleaning and maintenance. The proposed bill currently being discussed in the Senate, having been passed by the Lower House, could potentially lift these restraints.

However Rousseff has thrown her weight behind the bill’s opponents, saying: "It is urgent and necessary to regulate outsourcing, so that millions of workers have job security and decent salaries. It is also important for business owners, because clear rules on outsourcing lead to more security for them as well."

The President holds vetoing powers and can reject parts of the law she disagrees with, even if the bill is approved by the Senate.

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