ACT Inspection: Company Rights and Documents That May Be Requested

An inspection by the ACT (Authority for Working Conditions) can occur due to a complaint, sectoral campaign, workplace accident, verification of safety conditions, or control of compliance with labor legislation. For many companies, an inspector's visit generates concern, especially when there is no organized documentation or when there are doubts about contracts, schedules, receipts, workplace safety, or workers [...]

By |2026-07-22T15:00:11+01:00July 30, 2026|Accidents, Compensation and Insurance, Solicitors, Employment Law, Companies and Corporations, Family, Divorce and Parental Responsibilities, Compensation, Nationality, Immigration and AIMA|Comments Off on Inspeção da ACT: direitos da empresa e documentos que podem ser pedidos

Extended Sick Leave: Worker's Rights and Legal Limits

A prolonged sick leave can raise questions about salaries, benefits, holidays, job security, and the possibility of dismissal. For the employee, the concern is not merely clinical. An absence of several weeks or months can impact family income and create uncertainty about returning to the company. In Portugal, illness duly [...]

By |2026-07-22T14:41:09+01:0014th July 2026|Accidents, Compensation and Insurance, Solicitors, Employment Law, Family, Divorce and Parental Responsibilities|Comments Off on Baixa Médica Prolongada: Direitos do Trabalhador e Limites Legais

Sole Proprietorship vs. Lda.: Which is the Best Option?

Choosing the legal form of a business is a decision with implications for liability, management, investor entry, decision-making, and the future organisation of the business. Among the most common options in Portugal are the sole proprietorship company with limited liability (sociedade unipessoal por quotas) and the limited liability company (sociedade por quotas), habitually identified by the expression “Lda.”. The comparison between a sole proprietorship company [...]

By |2026-07-22T14:41:11+01:009th July 2026|Accidents, Compensation and Insurance, Solicitors, Property Law, Companies and Corporations|Comments Off on Sociedade Unipessoal vs. Lda.: Qual é a Melhor Opção?

Permanent partial incapacity: how to calculate compensation

Partial permanent incapacity may be recognised when, following a work accident or occupational disease, the worker is left with a permanent sequela that reduces their ability to work or earn income, without totally preventing them from engaging in professional activity. The calculation of compensation for partial permanent incapacity does not depend solely on [...]

By |2026-07-22T14:41:08+01:007 July 2026|Accidents, Compensation and Insurance, Solicitors, Employment Law, Family, Divorce and Parental Responsibilities, Compensation|Comments Off on Incapacidade permanente parcial: como calcular a indemnização

Workplace compensation: in which cases can it be claimed and how it works

The word compensation at work usually appears when something has already gone wrong. An unexpected dismissal. Unpaid wages. An accident that changes routines and income. An environment that has become unsustainable. In all these scenarios, the question is almost always the same: am I entitled to work compensation? The answer is not automatic, but [...]

By |2026-07-22T22:37:25+01:0026th March 2026|Accidents, Compensation and Insurance, Solicitors, Employment Law, Compensation|Comments Off on Indemnização de trabalho: em que casos pode ser pedida e como funciona

Legal Obligations of Companies: What Not to Forget

A company's legal obligations are not merely bureaucracy. They are the foundation for avoiding fines, mitigating risks, and inspiring confidence in clients, banks, and investors. With a clear plan and task schedule, your organisation will reduce costs, gain predictability, and keep the door open to applications, funding, and new contracts. This practical guide [...]

By |2026-07-22T14:36:38+01:0014 January 2026|Accidents, Compensation and Insurance, Solicitors, Employment Law, Companies and Corporations, Insolvency|Comments Off on Obrigações Legais das Empresas: O Que Não Pode Esquecer

Have you been involved in a workplace accident? Know your rights.

A workplace accident can happen in seconds, leaving a trail of pain, uncertainty, and unpaid bills. Between medical emergencies, notifications to the employer, and legal deadlines, the margin for error is small, and every decision counts in protecting health and income. This practical guide explains step by step the [...]

By |2026-07-22T22:36:24+01:00December 23, 2025|Accidents, Compensation and Insurance, Solicitors, Employment Law, Tax, Administrative and Environmental Law, Family, Divorce and Parental Responsibilities, Compensation|Comments Off on Sofreu um acidente de trabalho? Saiba os seus direitos

Workplace Accident: What the worker should demand and when

Workplace accident is a term no employee wants to hear, but knowing your rights makes all the difference in the final outcome. After an accident, what to claim, when to claim it, and how to prove it can determine your clinical recovery, the salary you will receive, and the compensation for disability. This practical guide explains, [...]

By |2026-07-22T14:36:41+01:00November 10, 2025|Accidents, Compensation and Insurance, Solicitors, Employment Law, Family, Divorce and Parental Responsibilities, Compensation|Comments Off on Acidente de Trabalho: o que o trabalhador deve exigir e quando

Works on the Rented Property: Who Decides and Who Pays?

Works on rented properties can trigger a dispute about who is responsible: the tenant or the landlord. Through this article from Advogados em Braga, you can find out who holds the responsibilities for works on rented properties, whether residential or otherwise. What is the legal basis for works on [...]

By |2026-07-22T14:36:42+01:0020 October 2025|Accidents, Compensation and Insurance, Solicitors, Property Law|Comments Off on Obras no Imóvel Arrendado: Quem Decide e Quem Paga?

Driving Without a Licence: Legal Consequences

Driving without a licence is a very dangerous act, as it represents several risks for those who commit this act. Civil, financial or judicial consequences can occur if a driver is caught driving without a licence or with an expired licence. With this article from Advogados em Braga, you will [...]

By |2026-07-22T14:36:45+01:0021 September 2025|Accidents, Compensation and Insurance, Solicitors, Criminal Law and Administrative Offenses, Compensation|Comments Off on Conduzir Sem Carta: consequências legais