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  • GuideContracts and working conditions

    What should an agency assignment identify?

    Ask who employs and pays you, the user company, workplace, supervisor, duties, hours, pay and housing. Record who handles changes and complaints. A site manager’s promise should be confirmed by the legal employer.

    WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
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    What should I do before changing employer or resigning?

    Check employment notice and any residence consequences together. Keep the contract, permit information, payslips and proposed new offer. Obtain individual advice before relying on a fixed grace period or assuming every s

    WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
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    How should I assess long shifts and overtime?

    Request the complete rota, breaks, rest days and the rules used for overtime and shift premiums. Record your own hours. This seed does not assume one premium or lawful shift pattern across all Portuguese employers.

    WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
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    How much annual leave should I expect?

    The general annual entitlement is at least 22 working days, with specific rules for admission year and other situations. Ask how the actual entitlement is calculated. Working days and calendar days must not be used inter

    WorkMarket.eu TeamSources checked 21 Oct 202621 Oct 2026
  • GuideContracts and working conditions

    What is the difference between a termo and sem termo?

    A termo indicates fixed-term employment; sem termo indicates an indefinite contract. The contract’s legal justification and conditions matter, as do immigration requirements. An indefinite offer does not itself guarantee

    WorkMarket.eu TeamSources checked 21 Oct 202621 Oct 2026
  • GuideContracts and working conditions

    What should I check in the employment terms?

    Check the legal employer, duties, workplace, duration, hours, gross pay, subsidies, probation, notice and collective terms. Obtain written information in a language you understand and retain the contract. Do not rely sol

    WorkMarket.eu TeamSources checked 21 Oct 202621 Oct 2026

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