Labor & Taxes
Minister of Labour acknowledges that women are penalized at work for being pregnant
The Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security acknowledged that women still face discrimination, including non-hiring, contract non-renewal, and dismissal due to pregnancy or maternity leave. The government is preparing legislation to transpose a European directive on wage transparency, which will be subject to approval by the Council of Ministers before reaching Parliament. Additionally, the minister expressed support for a proposal to extend parental leave to 180 days at 100% pay, provided the final 60 days are shared equally by both parents.
Why it matters
While no new law has been enacted, these statements signal the government's focus on forthcoming legislation regarding wage transparency and potentially revised parental leave policies, which could impact future employment contracts and parental benefits in Portugal.Correio da ManhãRead original ↗
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