Singer Roberto Carlos is being sued in employment tribunal by a former employeeidentified as Simonfor firing her while she was being treated for breast cancer. The information comes from the portal Leo Dias.
According to the publication, the case gained prominence last year and, now, Simon He is asking for compensation in court that goes beyond that R$ 130 thousand.
Simon he was an employee of the company Friendship featsowned by Roberto Carlos AND Dody Mermaidhis ex-partner, for approx 18 months. There, however, according to the website, she was a financial assistant under the legal entities regime (PJ). Leo Diasworked in functions equivalent to CLT regime.
As soon as the company comes in Roberto Carlos AND Dody Mermaid finished, Simone was hired by Enterprises of naturewhere the singer is the owner. The offer on this occasion was for a CLT contract with health plan.
Before joining the new company, Simon took some tests that confirmed he had breast cancer. During this period she claims that she did not find the doctor who would carry out the entrance exam for her Enterprises of nature.
In the process, Simon requests compensation for R$ 130,732.91which corresponds to the period in which he operated Friendship feats without formal registration, as well as dismissal during cancer treatment.
The defense of Roberto Carlosin turn, he affirmed this Simon he did not communicate that he would be subjected to anti-tumor treatment during hospitalization and that this condition was informed only after discharge.
Roberto Carlos will have to say goodbye to TV Globo specials in 2025
With a contract R$ 15 million which would not be renewed, King Roberto Carlos must withdraw his traditional end-of-year special on TV Globo. The information is from the editorialist Ricardo Feltrinfrom the portal Television observatory.
The idea of ​​the broadcaster, in agreement with the artist, would be to offer a mega farewell in 2025, the year in which the special will also celebrate its 60 years old of existence. For now none of the parties involved have commented on the news.
Since 1974Roberto Carlos’ end-of-year special on TV Globo has become a beloved tradition among Brazilians, marking his presence on Christmas nights with his unmistakable voice and memorable performances.
The program is more than a show, it is a cultural event that brings families together around the TV to celebrate the music and life of the King which represents his farewell the end of an eraleaving an immeasurable legacy in the history of television and music in Brazil.
His ability to reinvent himself over the years, collaborating with artists of different styles and generations, is a testament to his continued talent and relevance. In 2023, for example, Roberto Carlos showed his versatility by singing with young pop names, such as LuÃsa Sonza. Together, they performed a version of the song Chicohighlighting Rei’s ability to adapt to new musical styles without losing his essence.
In addition to Sonza, singers Ana Castela, Mumuzinho and Fábio Junior also participated in the recording, bringing a touch of freshness and diversity to the special.
Source: Terra
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