Latest news and stories about workplace harassment in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
IST President Rogério Colaço has archived a disciplinary case against a full professor accused of workplace harassment by eight faculty members, despite an internal inspection recommending a formal reprimand.
The Lisbon Western Local Health Unit is embroiled in a scandal involving its human resources director, who is accused of physically restraining an employee with tape to enforce compliance, amid broader concerns regarding operational collapse and staff shortages.
Right of reply from Paulo Martins, a professor at the Instituto Superior Técnico of the University of Lisbon, regarding a news article published on 6 September in the print and online editions of PÚBLICO.
Right of reply from Rogério Colaço, president of the Instituto Superior Técnico of the University of Lisbon, regarding a news report published on 6 September in the print and online editions of PÚBLICO.
The 2024 social report identifies 11 professionals recruited from other public or private entities, but the parliamentary staff union points to 61 cases.
An anonymous complaint regarding alleged workplace harassment by the deputy to the Secretary-General of the Assembly of the Republic (AR), as well as irregular appointments within parliamentary services, has been archived without the Secretary-General, Anabela Cabral Ferreira, or her deputy, Hugo Tavares, being questioned, reports Público this Thursday. Over the course of 17 pages, two years are described...
The article discusses the prevalence of workplace bullying in Portugal, highlighting a recent incident at the Lisbon Western Local Health Unit (ULSLO) where a manager allegedly attempted to restrain a subordinate with tape. It explores the definitions, types (vertical, horizontal, structural, emotional, and strategic), and legal challenges of proving moral harassment in the workplace, while offering advice on how victims can document incidents and seek support through official channels.
About 75% of performing arts workers admitted to having experienced situations of moral harassment, and half reported cases of sexual harassment.
“I already knew that the phenomenon [of workplace harassment in the arts] existed”, but at least “now there is credible, informed information”, explained the Director-General of the Arts regarding the study by the MUDA project.
A scientific study on workplace harassment in the Portuguese performing arts sector reveals that bullying and sexual harassment are widespread, often perpetrated by those in leadership or artistic direction roles. The research, conducted under the MUDA project, highlights that victims frequently face humiliation, intimidation, and non-consensual physical contact, with many reporting that precarious employment conditions exacerbate their vulnerability and hinder the reporting of abuse. The report calls for urgent institutional action, including mandatory training, independent reporting channels, and stronger legal protections.
