Portugal labour law reform is under discussion amid market tensions

9 articles · Updated · leadersleague.com · Apr 30

The review may revisit changes from the Decent Work Agenda as remote work, digital platforms and hybrid models challenge rules on working time, supervision, privacy and employment status.
Recent Labour Code amendments already expanded telework provisions and added rules on digital platforms, algorithms and artificial intelligence, while employers increasingly rely on internal policies to manage compliance.
EU measures including the Pay Transparency Directive, CSRD and CSDDD are also pushing companies to strengthen equal pay, anti-harassment, wellbeing and broader workplace governance.

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