Can an employee's start date fall on a weekend or public holiday in Portugal?

Yes, a supported employee's start date can fall on a weekend or public holiday in Portugal.

Is there a statutory probationary period in Portugal and can it be extended or removed? Can the probationary period differ for various job titles or employment agreement types?

Per Velocity Global Portugal: The trial period in our employment agreement template is 180 days

In Portugal, the statutory probationary period for indefinite employment agreements varies as follows:

• 90 days for most employees.
• 180 days for employees who:

- Perform positions of technical complexity, high degree of responsibility, or that presuppose a special qualification.

- Perform functions of trust.

- Are looking for their first job and are long-term unemployed.

• 240 days for employees in management or senior management positions.
• Up to 180 days, subject to a written agreement, when the work is a temporary service commission.

For fixed-term employment agreements:

• 30 days for fixed-term employment lasting at least 6 months.
• 15 days for fixed-term employment with a defined or anticipated duration of less than 6 months.

Collective or individual written agreements may reduce these legal maximum duration limits or prohibit probationary periods altogether.

Are employment agreements mandated to be registered with a regulatory authority in Portugal? If yes, what is the process for registration?

In Portugal, employment agreements are required to be registered with a regulatory authority, specifically Social Security, to ensure they are active within governmental systems.

What is Pebl's onboarding timeline in Portugal?

Pebl's onboarding timeline in Portugal is 4-5 working days. This timeline begins once the customer approves the employment agreement.

Can Pebl accept or support customers that have a local entity in Portugal?

Pebl can accept and support customers that have a local entity in Portugal. Additionally, a service agreement is not required if a customer already has a local entity established in the country.