04Practice area
Employment law
Contracts, termination, compensation, harassment and workplace accidents: clear guidance for employees and employers under Portuguese law.
02What it is
Two parties, one clear relationship.
An employment relationship begins with a contract and involves small decisions every day. When something goes wrong, it is important to know each party's rights and obligations.
We act for employees and employers, always with the same approach: understanding what was agreed, what happened and the most suitable route. Clear legal guidance and firm action under Portuguese law.
03Areas of work
What we handle in employment law.
The list is not exhaustive. Each case is assessed in the first conversation.
Contracts and termination
Reading and assessing contracts, and support when the relationship ends at either party's initiative.
Compensation
Assessing situations where compensation may be due, and how to claim or contest it.
Bullying and workplace harassment
Support for those who feel their working environment has become unacceptable: understanding what to do and how to record what happened.
Workplace accidents
Support for those who have suffered a workplace accident and need to understand their rights.
04How we support you
From contract to outcome.
Each step brings a clause to read. The actual route is adapted to the case.
- Step 01/04
Reading the contract
We start with what was agreed in the clauses and any amendments.
- Step 02/04
Understanding what happened
We listen to your account and gather relevant records and communications.
- Step 03/04
Choosing the route
We explain the options, from agreement to court proceedings, and what each involves.
- Step 04/04
Support through to the end
We support the case through to the decision and its implementation.
05Documents
Documents in general terms
The final list is tailored to you. Documents may vary depending on the case.
- 01Employment contract and any amendments
- 02Payslips
- 03Communications exchanged with the employer
- 04Medical documents, in accident cases
- 05Any record helping explain what happened
Documents may vary depending on the case.
06When to seek support
Situations where legal support helps
When you have received a termination proposal and do not know what it means.
When the contract has ended or changed and you have questions about your rights.
When you feel you are experiencing harassment at work.
When you have suffered an accident at work.
When you are an employer and need guidance on a contract or dispute.
07Frequently asked questions
Questions about employment law
General answers. Your case may have particularities that only an assessment with the lawyer can clarify.
01Does the firm also act for employers?
Yes. The firm advises employees and employers, with the same attention to each case.
02What can I do if I feel I am being harassed at work?
The first step is a conversation: understanding what happened, which records exist and what routes are available. Every situation has its own circumstances.
03Should I bring my contract to the first conversation?
It helps a great deal. Bring the contract, amendments, payslips and relevant communications. If you do not have them, we can still start with a conversation.
KSContact
Would you like to discuss employment law?
The initial conversation helps us understand your case and a possible route.