Working conditionsThe level of entrepreneurship in Portugal is still relatively low.
The initiative to set up a company entails a range of risks that must be assessed and important decisions that must be taken, including defining the legal status of the company - with implications in terms of the
Working conditions
Self-employment
Remuneration
All employees are guaranteed a minimum monthly remuneration, the national minimum wage (or guaranteed monthly income) which is set annually by special legislation. In 2009 the minimum wage was set at
Working time
Normal working hours may not exceed eight hours per day or 40 hours per week. However, collective bargaining regulations can increase normal working hours up to a maximum of four hours, although the working week may not exceed
Leave (annual leave, parental leave etc)
Public holidays:
In each calendar year all employees are entitled to a period of paid annual leave. Entitlement to annual leave cannot be replaced by any economic or other compensation, even with the employee's permission. The right
Ending employment
Contracts of employment may cease due to: lapse; termination by agreement; cancellation or notice of termination, on the employee's own initiative (rescission or notice of termination) or resignation. When a contract of employment ceases,
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