Latest news and stories about labor law in Portugal for expats and residents.
The ride-hailing platform Bolt has confirmed it will not block immigrant drivers currently undergoing the residency permit renewal process. The company has extended the deadline for drivers to provide updated documentation by 30 days, acknowledging the administrative delays currently affecting many foreign workers in Portugal.
The Government and trade unions signed an agreement on Wednesday, 22 April, increasing compensation for employees of Museus e Monumentos de Portugal (MMP) working on public holidays. The deal introduces a fixed 60-euro supplement for working on holidays, ending two years of disputes and strikes that had frequently forced the closure of national cultural sites. The agreement covers approximately 950 staff members responsible for visitor services and security across 38 state-managed facilities.
Nuno Osório says he received the verdict “without surprise”. The former employee, who was seeking over 51,000 euros, announces an appeal. The deputy was also acquitted.
The Ministry presented a proposal in March to hire teachers “in completely new terms”.
The morality of the State is measured by how it treats those who serve it.
At issue is a PJ investigation into a company suspected of social security fraud, tax fraud, and computer forgery.
The remaining parliamentary benches recalled that the PS ended the single agent career path in 2008.
Bills were presented by Chega, PS, Livre, BE, and PAN.
The law creating a social support and simplified lay-off scheme for areas affected by Storm Kristin was published today in the Diário da República, guaranteeing workers 100% of their gross salary up to 2,760 euros.
April is a month that focuses particularly on workplace risks, with World Day for Safety and Health at Work celebrated on 28 April. This year, the International Labour Organization highlights the importance of healthy work environments and psychosocial well-being. This is an invitation to examine how work is designed and managed, focusing on organisational practices that impact employee health beyond just physical accidents. Factors such as work pace, emotional demands, autonomy, leadership support, and social community are crucial for team performance. Since psychosocial risks are often invisible, it is essential to use validated assessment tools—recommended by entities like the ACT, DGS, or the Portuguese Psychologists Association (OPP)—to take a 'snapshot' of the organisation. Assessing these risks is not just a legal obligation but a strategic tool for management to make informed decisions, as healthy teams drive better organisational results and create a positive, sustainable cycle of well-being.
In February 2019, an opinion from the PGR Advisory Council requested by the then Minister of Health, Marta Temido, deemed the nurses' surgical strike 'illegal'.
A 'hole' in the accounts leads to a complaint with the Public Prosecutor's Office; the suspect has since been removed from the SNCGP.
The man was arrested by the Criminal Information Unit on March 2nd in Lisbon. After the crimes, the suspect returned to Portugal, where he was working in construction without being declared.
Strike pickets are permitted by law, provided they use “peaceful means” and do not restrict the rights of people who wish to work. Non-compliance may result in legal consequences.
The general secretary of CGTP, Tiago Oliveira, assures that the general strike taking place this Thursday against the revision of the labour law is having an “enormous impact” in both the public and private sectors, with the participation of over three million workers. However, the Government, through its spokesperson...
Fixed-term contracts, outsourcing after layoffs, hour banks, dismissals for just cause. These are some of the issues that lead workers to strike today, December 11, the first general strike called by CGTP and UGT since 2013. The government has deemed this strike to be untimely and senseless. Follow it here...
An overview of the legislation surrounding general strikes, their impact on the workforce, and the rights of workers involved.
