🇵🇹 Portugal
Employment Law
Key employment obligations for Portugal — leave entitlements, notice periods, working hours, termination rules, and HR compliance for employers hiring in-country.
Employment Rules at a Glance
Minimum Wage
EUR 920 per month
Annual Leave
22 days
Sick Leave
—
Notice Period
15 days
Probation Period
90 days
Maternity Leave
17 weeks
Paternity Leave
28 weeks
Overtime Rate
1.25x standard rate
Max Working Hours
40 hrs/week
13th Month Pay
Not required
Working Hours
Standard Hours
40hrs/week
Maximum Hours
60hrs/week
Overtime Rate
1.25x rate
Daily OT Threshold
8hrs/day
Weekly OT Threshold
40hrs/week
40 hour standard 60 hour max overtime premium required
Official source ↗Termination & Redundancy
Min Notice Period
15days
Max Probation
6months
Severance
Mandatory
Garden Leave
Not permitted
Notice Period Formula
15 days under 1 year; 30 days 1-5 years; 60 days 5-10 years; 75 days over 10 years
Severance Calculation
12 days base salary per year of service; minimum 3 months total compensation
Redundancy Rules
Extinction of role or collective dismissal requires prior consultation with works council or union representatives.
Important Notes
Labour Code (Código do Trabalho) governs all employment relationships. Court reinstatement is common remedy for unfair dismissal.
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Employment law data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer for Portugal-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rules
- ✓ For guidance only — not legal advice
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