While the vast majority of Portuguese professionals go on vacation, there are many uncertainties that arise when scheduling this period, the number of days due to them, and whether it can be given up for pay, among other things.
That’s why the gate alert functionleaves some rules and rights that everyone should consider when booking and enjoying the holidays:
1. Holiday days you are entitled to
“Employees are entitled to 22 working days of vacation, which must be taken on weekdays, from Monday to Friday, excluding holidays,” the statement notes.
However, he adds, “These 22 working days may vary. In the year of admission to the company, professionals are entitled to two working days for each month of the contract, which can be up to 20 days.”
“In this sense, a professional can take this leave after a full six months of work, and if the calendar year ends before this deadline, the leave can be taken until June 30 of the following year,” he adds.
The portal also states that “if the contract term is less than six months, the leave can be taken immediately before its termination, through an agreement between the professional and the employer.”
2. Swap your vacation for a reward
“The right to time off is non-negotiable and cannot be substituted for other forms of compensation. However, a professional can choose to have only the 20 work days required by law, in which case they will be paid double wages for work performed on the days corresponding to the rest.”
According to the platform, “In addition, it is not allowed to exercise another professional position during the vacation period, unless authorized by the employer or if it is an activity that is already being carried out in conjunction with the filled position.”
3. Interruption of leave period
The employment alert also notes that “a professional may have to interrupt his vacation in exceptional cases at the request of the organization, but only in emergencies related to the operation of the company. In this case, the employer can change the vacation days already set by his team.”
He adds, “For this, the company needs to provide a justification, as well as compensate the worker for any damage suffered, such as the flight or accommodation that has already been booked, provided it is duly proven.”
4. The effect of sick leave on the right to leave
“If the professional falls ill during the leave period, he may be suspended, provided that the employer is informed of this circumstance and that the professional has evidence of the condition of the illness, through a sick leave or a medical certificate.
When the professional is laid off, he can continue to take the leave, if he still has days to enjoy,” he points out.
However, he adds, “Unused days can also be used at another time, by agreement between the parties. If this is not possible, it will be up to the employer to schedule these days.”
5. Accumulation of rest days
“Although the holidays must be used in the calendar year to which they correspond, it is possible to accumulate days from year to year. However, they must be enjoyed by April 30 of that year, on a date approved by the company.
However, according to the portal, “There is only one situation in which company approval is not required – if a professional wants to take vacations with a family member residing abroad and is therefore able to accumulate days from the previous year and enjoy without the need for an agreement. Even in In this case, the deadline criterion remains.”
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