Government's New Proposal Eases Labor Rules
A new proposal submitted by the Portuguese government to the UGT last week maintains most of the measures regarding dismissals, individual negotiation of working hours, and the two-year limit associated with reduced hours for breastfeeding. In an attempt to please both employer associations and unions, who are maintaining a general strike, the document also drops the restriction proposed in July that made it difficult for parents to refuse night or weekend work, contrary to the understanding of the Supreme Court of Justice (STJ).
Key Changes in Flexible and Continuous Working Hours
Despite this, there are situations where requests for flexible working hours and continuous working hours—now introduced in the private sector to shorten the workday—may still be refused. The new proposal continues to flexibilize dismissals and foresees a limit of two years for reduced hours due to breastfeeding. It introduces continuous working hours only for parents accompanying their children, referring any potential conflicts to the CITE.
This article is based on the latest government proposal aimed at balancing labor flexibility with parental rights.
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