Publications - Labor and Employment
The minimum wage in Portugal increases to 760 euros in 2023
It was published in the official gazette the Decree-Law no. 85-A/2022, of 22 December, ruling the increase of the minimum monthly wage to € 760,00, with effects from January 1, 2023, onwards.
Spain: The Startups Law regulates international remote working for foreign digital nomads
The law defines international remote working for carrying out professional or labor activities and the relevant visa requirements and residency authorizations.
4-day work week: Introduction of pilot programme in Portugal
Ordinance no. 301/2022, of 20 December, was published in the Official Gazette, laying down the terms in which the pilot programme "Four-Day Week" is to be developed. This program aims to introduce, on an experimental basis, a reduction of…
Portugal: Salaries and meal allowance increase for civil servants
Decree-Law no. 280/2022, of 16 December, was published in the Official Gazette, introducing salary increases for civil servants.
Directive on corporate sustainability reporting is published
The new EU legislation requires companies to report regularly on the effect of their activities on people and the environment.
Portugal: Indexing reference for social aid is updated for 2023
It was published in the official gazette Ordinance no. 298/2022, of December 16, updating the value of the indexing reference for social aid (IAS) in 483.80 € for the year of 2023.
Nearshoring: Key issues for companies looking to relocate or expand business in Mexico
Due to its unique geographic location with respect to the North American, European and Asian markets, as well as its simultaneous integration to global value chains due to international trade and investment treaties such as the USMCA and the CPTPP,…
Portugal: Amendments to the ATIVAR.PT Internships program
Ordinance no. 293/2022, of 12 December, was published in the Official Gazette, introducing amendments to the ATIVAR.PT Internships Program. This program aims to support the integration of young people into the labour market or the professional…
Portugal: retirement age remains at 66 years and 4 months in 2024
Ordinance no. 292/2022, of December 9th, was published in the Official Gazette, keeping the standard age to access retirement pension in Portuguese general social security system in 66 years and 4 months in 2024.
Publication of the EU directive on improving gender balance on company boards
The new EU rules, which will have to be transposed into national law, promote more balanced representation on the boards of listed companies in all Member States.
The Council of the European Union publishes its Decision on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States
Member States will take these guidelines into account in determining their employment policies and reform programs, in line with other initiatives to foster sustainability.
Portugal: Update of the meal allowance amount
Ordinance no. 280/2022, of November 18th was published in the Official Gazette (Diário da República), which updated the amount of the meal allowance due to Public Administration employees, from €4.77 to €5.20.