Labor & Taxes
What is the 'continuous workday' (jornada contínua) and who can request it?
The Portuguese Parliament approved a proposal from the PSD to extend the 'continuous workday' schedule—a shift performed without a long break—to the private sector for employees with children under 12 years old. This measure aligns private-sector practice with the previously established labour package.
Why it matters
If you are a parent to a child under 12 and work in the private sector, you are now legally entitled to request a 'continuous workday' schedule to better balance your professional and family life.PúblicoRead original ↗
