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Labor Decoder: Can your boss contact you during time off?

Portuguese labor law establishes a 'duty to disconnect' for employees during rest periods, meaning employers should generally avoid contacting staff outside working hours. However, the law allows for exceptions in cases of force majeure or urgent operational necessity.

Why it mattersIf you are an employee in Portugal, you have a legal right to disconnect during your time off, though your employer may still contact you if there is a genuine, urgent business necessity.

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