Update to NR-1 reinforces companies' obligations regarding mental health, psychosocial risks, and labor compliance.
Effective May 26, 2026, a new inspection model resulting from the update of Regulatory Standard No. 1 (NR-1) will come into effect, redefining relevant parameters for occupational health and safety. The revision significantly expands the responsibilities of companies, requiring greater rigor in the identification, prevention, and control of occupational risks, with direct impacts on labor management and corporate governance.
Inclusion of psychosocial risks in the GRO and PGR
Among the main innovations of the new standard is the formal inclusion of psychosocial risks in risk management processes. Factors such as excessive pressure for results, workplace harassment, abusive conduct, burnout, and conflicts in the corporate environment are now mandatorily integrated into Occupational Risk Management (ORM) and the Risk Management Program (RMP).
This expansion forces companies to review internal policies, adapt training programs, update human resource management practices, and implement effective prevention mechanisms, otherwise they risk increased exposure to labor liabilities and administrative penalties.
Guidance-oriented inspection and the importance of immediate compliance.
Although the Ministry of Labor and Employment has indicated that the first year of the new regulatory standard's implementation will be predominantly advisory, the recommendation is that companies begin making the necessary adaptations immediately. Early adoption of these measures contributes to regulatory compliance, mitigates legal risks, and strengthens the creation of healthier, safer, and more sustainable work environments.
In addition to meeting legal requirements, its correct implementation represents a strategic advancement in labor risk management, aligning organizations with best practices in compliance, ESG, and corporate responsibility.
The Labor Law team at Simões Ribeiro remains attentive to the changes related to the new regulatory standard No. 1. .
