After all, companies will not have to justify in writing the reasons why fire a worker during the trial period of your contract. That is, if a company in Portugal hires a worker, then the contract can be interrupted during the trial period without compensation for the worker and without the reasons having to be explained in writing.
The news is advanced by the Jornal de Negócios, which reports this Thursday that the Government abandoned this reform to the Labor Code — which was even presented in a bill in October last year, three months before the legislative elections that started a new legislature.
The withdrawal of the Government occurs after the proposal has been debated in social consultation. The Business Confederation (CIP), which represents the employers, opposed the proposal, says Negócios.
Also according to Negócios, despite the setback, the Government maintains its intention to increase the advance notice that the company has to give the worker: it will go from 15 to 30 days as long as the contract lasts more than 120 days. not be “abusive” (ie recurring practice). The trial period provided for in employment contracts can range between 90 and 240 days, depending on the functions and the agreement that is concluded.
Source: Observadora
