Free Justice in Labor Reform: Interpretation in Light of the Principles of Free Conviction, Access to Justice, Solidarity, and Human Dignity and the "Tired Eyes"

Authors

  • Maria de Fátima Barbosa e Santos Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo image/svg+xml Author

    Keywords:

    Free Justice, Access to Justice, Human Dignity, Labor Reform

    Abstract

    Using Oto Lara Resende's chronicle "Vista Cansada" (Tired Eyes) as a metaphor, the author criticizes the trivialization of the legal perspective on vulnerability post-reform. The article analyzes the new requirements for granting free justice (Art. 790, §§ 3 and 4 of the CLT), arguing that the excessive focus on revenue and combating litigation cannot obscure the constitutional principle of access to justice. It advocates for an interpretation that prioritizes human dignity and social solidarity over purely arithmetic criteria. (Received: July 2025 | Accepted: September 2025).

    Author Biography

    • Maria de Fátima Barbosa e Santos, Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo

      Retired Judge of the Regional Labor Court of the 2nd Region. Master in Social Law from PUC/SP. Postgraduate in Systemic Constellation from Hellinger Schule/Innovare.

    References

    BRASIL. Lei nº 13.467, de 13 de julho de 2017. Altera a Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho (CLT) [...]. Diário Oficial da União: seção 1, Brasília, DF, p. 1, 14 jul. 2017.

    BRASIL. Constituição (1988). Constituição da República Federativa do Brasil. Brasília, DF: Senado Federal, 1988.

    RESENDE, Oto Lara. Vista Cansada. (Crônica mencionada no texto).

    Published

    2025-10-01

    Data Availability Statement

    Data are available within the body of the article.

    How to Cite

    Free Justice in Labor Reform: Interpretation in Light of the Principles of Free Conviction, Access to Justice, Solidarity, and Human Dignity and the "Tired Eyes". Revista ESASP - Revista Científica Virtual da Escola Superior de Advocacia da OAB/SP, [S. l.], v. 1, n. 48, p. 130–142, 2025. Disponível em: https://revista.esaoabsp.com/index.php/esa/article/view/102. Acesso em: 5 apr. 2026.