Law No. 14,831/24, recently enacted, establishes the “Certified Mental Health Promoter Company” designation and sets forth the requirements for obtaining it. The certificate can be awarded by a Certification Committee appointed by the Federal Government to companies that meet mental health and employee well-being standards. Companies must demonstrate workplace mental health programs, combat discrimination, provide training, raise awareness, build capabilities, and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

This certification requires companies to adopt proactive measures in multiple areas, including implementing mental health programs in the workplace, providing employees with access to psychological and psychiatric support, and promoting mental health awareness through campaigns and training. Companies should also direct efforts toward women’s mental health, leadership training, workshops on relevant mental health topics, fighting discrimination and harassment, and conducting regular evaluations and adjustments to the initiatives.

Moreover, companies must foster a safe and healthy work environment by encouraging work-life balance, promoting physical activities and leisure, healthy eating, constructive workplace interactions, and open communication.

The Certification Committee, appointed by the Federal Government, will issue the certificate based on regulations yet to be disclosed.