As of 2025, notifications are primarily handled via the ACT online portal with streamlined digital submissions. No major legislative changes noted, but compliance monitoring has increased, especially in construction and transport.

Yes, road transport workers follow EU Mobility Package rules, with specific notification requirements, cabotage limits, and driver rest period regulations. Separate ACT notifications may apply.

Yes, construction postings require Portuguese-language health/safety information, sector-specific accommodation standards, and enhanced monitoring. Additional notifications to sectoral authorities may apply.

Submit the notification online via the ACT portal (www.act.gov.pt). Register a company account, complete the online form, upload documents, and receive a confirmation email with a reference number.

Yes, third-country nationals legally employed in an EU/EEA Member State can be posted to Portugal without a residence permit, provided their employment contract persists and an A1 certificate is issued.

Employers must keep employment contracts, payslips, proof of payment, and working time records (in Portuguese or with certified translations) during the posting and for one year after its end, available at the workplace or another identified location in Portugal.

Non-compliance can result in fines up to €37,500 per worker, work stoppages, reputational damage, or project delays. The direct employer may also be jointly liable for unpaid wages.

The notification requires: employer’s identity, number and identification of posted workers, liaison person’s details, planned posting duration (start/end dates), workplace address(es), and the nature of services justifying the posting.

Posted workers are entitled to Portuguese minimum wage, working time limits, overtime pay, rest periods, holidays, health/safety protections, and non-discrimination. They maintain home country social security with a valid A1 certificate.

Postings exceeding 12 months (or 18 with justification) trigger enhanced Portuguese labor protections, including additional employment terms. Regular notification updates are required.

Required documents include: company registration certificate, VAT number, service contract with the Portuguese client, worker employment contracts, A1 social security certificates, professional licenses (if applicable), accommodation details, and health/safety documentation. Portuguese translations are needed for key documents in certain sectors.

The A1 certificate, issued by the home country’s social security authority, confirms that the worker remains covered by their home country’s social security system during the posting (up to 24 months). It exempts them from Portuguese social security contributions.

The Posted Worker Notification in Portugal is a mandatory declaration required when companies from EU/EEA countries or third countries temporarily send employees to work in Portugal under the EU Posted Workers Directive (2018/957/EU). It ensures compliance with Portuguese labor laws, including minimum wage, working hours, and health/safety standards.

Temporary agency workers require additional coordination between the agency and the Portuguese user company. The agency must be licensed, and workers are entitled to the same conditions as local temporary workers, per collective agreements.

The liaison person, appointed by the employer, acts as the contact point with ACT for administrative queries or clarifications. They must be available in Portugal during the posting and can liaise with social partners if needed.

The notification must be submitted to the Authority for Working Conditions (ACT) before the posting begins, ideally at least 24 hours in advance for urgent cases. Subsequent changes do not require re-notification.

Support is available via the ACT online portal (www.act.gov.pt), regional ACT offices, sectoral authorities (e.g., construction), or Portuguese consulates for pre-arrival guidance. Labor inspectors can also clarify compliance issues.

Employers from EU/EEA countries or third countries posting workers to Portugal for service provision, intra-group transfers, or temporary agency assignments must submit the notification. This applies to industries like construction, consulting, and transport.