##  [Portugal: New rules on the teleworking regime and the right to disconnect](/en_GB/new/portugal-new-rules-teleworking-regime-and-right-disconnect) 

# Portugal: New rules on the teleworking regime and the right to disconnect





Portugal - 12 / 03 / 2021





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**It was published on Official Gazette the [Law no 83/2021, of December 6](https://files.dre.pt/1s/2021/12/23500/0000200009.pdf), which modifies the teleworking regime and sets forth the right to disconnect. In the table below it is possible to compare the legal framework that takes effect from January 1st, 2022 onwards with the legal regime that is in force until December 31st, 2021.**





Check [**here**](https://www.garrigues.com/sites/default/files/documents/portugal_new_rules_on_the_teleworking_regime_and_the_right_to_disconnect.pdf) the new rules that will apply from January 1st.









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