Resourcing

Recruitment, training, employment contracts, post-termination non-compete clauses, varying a contract of employment.

Portugal :: Training

The right to employer-funded training is subject to Law 105 of 2009 …

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Portugal :: Temporary and fixed-term contracts

In Portugal, the following types of temporary employment contracts may be entered into, subject to certain conditions being satisfied: Fixed-term employment contracts; Uncertain-term employment contract; Intermittent employment contracts; Internships …

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Portugal :: Temporary agency workers

Temporary work agencies may be used for a number of specified purposes such as short-term projects, company restructuring and variations in production …

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Portugal :: Statement of employment particulars

Employees must be furnished with a written employment contract on or before that commence work …

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Portugal :: Changes in job status and duties

Temporary changes in an employee’s agreed duties or work location may be required by an employer for periods up to six months’ duration, as long as it does not involve any ‘serious disadvantage to the worker’ …

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Portugal :: Recruitment

When hiring staff, it is normal to request a copy of a former employer’s work certificate (certificado de trabalho) …

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Portugal :: Posted workers

For comprehensive guidance about the latest EEA/Swiss jobs posting rules see our Guidance Note …

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Portugal :: Part-time contracts

Part-time work is defined as any contract involving a commitment of no more than 75% of full-time hours …

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Portugal :: Home/Tele working

Where working from home is possible and appropriate all parents with children up to the age of 8 may do so …

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Portugal :: Employment contracts and probation

No special formalities generally exist for establishing indefinite term contracts with non-managerial employees …

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Portugal :: Criminal records

Employees are not obliged to inform a prospective employer about past criminal charges or convictions …

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