The Government confirmed that workers placed on the simplified lay-off because of Kristin will receive 100% of their normal net pay, capped at three times the national minimum wage (€2,760). The guarantee strengthens immediate income protection for affected employees, though its fiscal and administrative implications will depend on eligibility rules, duration and how costs are shared between employers and public funds.
Workers covered by simplified lay-off to receive 100% pay up to €2,760
Monday, 2 February 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Segurança Social is Portugal's public social security system, responsible for administering pensions, unemployment benefits, sickness pay, parental leave, family allowances, and other social support payments. It is funded through mandatory contributions from employers and employees.
Most services are managed online through Segurança Social Direta (SSD), where users can check contribution records, apply for benefits, submit declarations, and track payments using their NISS (Social Security Identification Number) and Citizen Card credentials.
Key interactions for residents include registering as a contributor (mandatory for all workers), claiming unemployment benefits, applying for parental leave, and accessing the minimum income scheme (Rendimento Social de Inserção). Self-employed workers (trabalhadores independentes) must also make quarterly income declarations through the platform.
