Public manager earns 6400 euros in telework
Vogal of the Agency for Administrative Modernization works in a “hybrid regime”. Tito Vieira works in a “hybrid regime” as administrator of the Agency for Administrative Modernization (AMA), a public institute responsible for modernizing state services. That is, the public manager splits his work “between AMA’s premises in Lisbon and teleworking in Maia [in the […]
Rehabilitation technicians’ union takes legal action for “illegal working hours”.
A lawsuit has been filed with the Porto Administrative Court against the Ministry of Justice for “illegal working hours” and “excessive workload” that violate the right to rest. In the lawsuit, the technicians’ union of the General Directorate of Rehabilitation and Penitentiary Services (DGRSP) calls on the Ministry of Justice (which includes the DGRSP) not […]
The government approves changes to the statutes of 12 professional associations
The approved diploma modifies the statutes of 12 professional associations, adapting them to what is stipulated in the legal regime for the creation, organization and operation of public professional associations. The government approved on Thursday the diploma that modifies the statutes of 12 professional associations, adapting them to what is stipulated in the legal regime […]
OECD recommends Portugal reduce employer social security contributions
The OECD today recommended that Portugal lower employers’ social security contributions for low-wage earners, in order to mitigate the impact of rising labor costs. The measure is included in the report on Portugal’s economic performance in the face of current global and national challenges, in which the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recommends […]
Portuguese talent is attractive but difficult to retain
The market is increasingly global, with the remote model contributing to paradigm shifts that bring new challenges. National employers are struggling to retain talent, while multinationals are attracting those who choose to stay in the country with salaries comparable to those in other economies. The issue of talent, its scarcity, attraction and retention, is on […]
The Infraestruturas de Portugal unions are demanding a minimum mid-term increase of 37 euros.
The unions representing workers at Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) have submitted a joint wage counter-proposal, demanding a minimum interim increase of 37 euros, according to a Fectrans press release. According to a note issued by the Federation of Transport and Communications Workers (Fectrans), “the trade union organizations, after analyzing the proposal for a provisional wage […]
Yellow alert in 12 districts due to rains from afternoon onwards
The alert, which will last until 9pm today, concerns the districts of Bragança, Viseu, Porto, Guarda, Vila Real, Viana do Castelo, Leiria, Castelo Branco, Aveiro, Coimbra and Braga. The IPMA justifies this warning by forecasting showers, sometimes heavy and accompanied by thunderstorms, and possibly strong gusts of wind. This yellow warning indicates a risk situation […]
Teachers to appeal to Court of Appeal over minimum services
The platform of nine trade union organizations announced today that it would appeal to the Court of Appeal following the decision of the Court of Arbitration, which decreed minimum services for the teachers’ strike over assessments. The union platform, which includes the national federations of education and teaching (FNE and Fenprof), met today and decided […]
What taxes apply to telecommuting from Portugal to other countries?
The rule is that income must be paid in the country of residence, and there are agreements in place to avoid double taxation. Social security contributions are also due. Anyone staying in Portugal for more than 183 days a year, consecutive or interpolated, and who is therefore considered a tax resident, must pay tax on […]
Portuguese companies test 4-day half-yearly working hours
Nearly 72% of Portuguese workers work more than 40 hours a week; the aim of the experiment is to test whether a reduction in working hours can reduce worker stress. 1 of 1 With the 4-day week, Portuguese companies want to test whether the trip will reduce employee stress and exhaustion. Portuguese companies are to […]