Portugal
Governed by Código do Trabalho (Law 7/2009). 40 h/wk, max 8 h/day. OT cap 150-175 h/year. 11 h daily rest, 24 h weekly. Time register mandatory. Remote work Law 83/2021 (Right to Disconnect).
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Statutory working time
40 h/wk · 8 h/day · banco horas possible
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 40 h/wk | Art. 203 | Reference |
| Daily | 8 h | Art. 203 | Standard |
| Time bank | ±2 h/day ±50 h/4 mo | Art. 208 | Employee agreement |
| CBA | Often 35-39 h | CBA | Sectoral |
Overtime
Cap 150 h/yr (200 SME) · premium 25 %-37.5 %
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual cap | 150 h (200 SME) | Art. 228 | Higher for SMEs |
| 1st OT hour | +25 % | Art. 226 | Working day |
| Following | +37.5 % | Art. 226 | Working day |
| Weekly/holiday | +50 % | Art. 226 | Premium |
Rest & breaks
11 h daily · 24 h weekly (per 7 calendar d) · break required after 5 h
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily rest | 11 h | Art. 214 | Between days |
| Weekly rest | 24 h (+11 h = 35 h) | Art. 232 | Sunday by default |
| Break | 1-2 h after 5 h | Art. 213 | Unpaid |
| Minors | 14 h rest | LC Art. 79 | Strengthened |
Night / Sunday / holiday work
Night 10pm-7am (8am in industry) · 13 holidays + 1 municipal · Sunday framed
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night | 10pm-7am or 10pm-8am | Art. 223 | Sector-based |
| Night worker | ≥3 h night regular | Art. 224 | Medical exams |
| Night premium | +25 % | Art. 266 | Unless CBA higher |
| Holidays | 13 national days | Art. 234 | + 1 municipal |
| Sunday | Rest by default | Art. 232 | Derogations |
Time recording
Time register mandatory (paper or digital) · kept 5 years
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obligation | Time register | Art. 202 | All employees |
| Form | Daily | Art. 202 | Paper or electronic |
| Display | Monthly to employee | Art. 202 | Hours worked |
| Retention | 5 years | Art. 202 | Available to ACT |
| Penalties | 60× min wage/employee | Art. 202 | Very heavy |
Remote & flex work
Law 83/2021 remote work · right to disconnect · mandatory agreement
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal framework | Law 83/2021 (LC reform) | LC Art. 165-171 | Structured regime |
| Written agreement | Mandatory | Art. 166 | Statutory template |
| Right to disconnect | Statutory 2021 | Art. 199-B | Employer sanctions |
| Allowance | Mandatory if agreed | Art. 168 | Actual or lump sum |
| Parents <8 yrs | Right to remote | Art. 166-A | Unless incompatible |
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