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Minister of Labour defends Social Security pact and anticipates changes to labour law for digital platforms in 2027

Minister Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho announced that 2027 will bring mandatory updates to labour laws to align with European directives on digital platforms and salary transparency. The government also plans to implement the Single Social Benefit (PSU) and increase social pensions and parental benefits, with parental leave expenditures set to rise by 31% due to recently approved legislation.

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If you are a worker or a beneficiary of social support in Portugal, expect legislative changes in 2027 regarding digital work and salary transparency, alongside planned increases in social pensions and benefits.

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Minister Rosário Palma Ramalho confirmed in Parliament on 26 October the government's intention to revisit the Labour Code reform next year, initially focusing on two specific measures: wage transparency and digital platforms.

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