Course Outline:
Learn the intricacies of Portuguese Employment Law and gain an understanding of HR practices in Portugal.
This employment law training course provides participants with a good understanding of the pattern of employment regulation as well as specific information on the domestic employment laws in Portugal.
You will leave with a working knowledge of local employment law and practice, an understanding of important cultural differences and working practices and the know-how to advise colleagues on the law.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Introduction: employment relations and the legal regime in Portugal
Employment contracts
- Information duty
- Different types of employment contract – and the labour code
- Legal formalities
- Remuneration
Leaves and absences
- Working time
- Mandatory annual leave
- Other absences
- Training objectives and obligations
Disciplinary regime
- Sanctions, criteria and limits
- Deadlines – and failure to comply
- Procedures – and protected categories
Termination of employment
- Notice
- Formalities
- Legal consequences of getting it wrong
- Post-termination obligations
- Dealing with disputes
Work permits
- EU nationals
- Foreign employees
Course Details:
- Duration: 1/2 day
- Public course format and fee: Virtual | £345 + VAT | €409 | $439
- In-house course format and fee: Virtual or face-to-face | Call for details
Book below if you want to attend a public course. Please call 020 7549 2549 or email info@bondsolon.com to discuss or book an in-house course.
The Speaker:
Ana Manuela Barbosa - Abreu Advogados
Ana Manuela Barbosa is a specialist employment lawyer and Partner with Abreu Advogados, a leading law firm in Portugal, with offices in Lisbon, Porto and other cities in the Portuguese speaking world. The employment team at Abreu Advogados is highly rated for its technical knowledge and hands-on approach.
Ana covers the full range of employment law and workplace practice, including: companies setting up in Portugal; hiring employees; drafting of employment contracts, company policies and procedures; day-to-day staff management; restructuring operations; and advice and guidance on disciplinary matters and dismissals. Ana has experience of working in most sectors of the economy.
As well as being an experienced practitioner, Ana lectures on employment law and provides training for HR professionals and their line management colleagues.