Portugal 13th Month Pay: Government Boost?

Portugal’s “13th Month” Salary Boost: A Harbinger of Europe-Wide Wage Growth and Inflationary Pressures? Portugal is experiencing a surge in real wages, so significant that government officials are comparing it to receiving a 13th month of salary. While initially framed as a positive development – and indeed, a welcome relief for Portuguese workers – this … Read more

Portugal Labor Reforms Stall: Employers End Talks

Portugal’s Labor Law Impasse: A Harbinger of Europe’s Shifting Workforce Dynamics A staggering 40% of European businesses report difficulty filling open positions, according to a recent Eurostat survey. This backdrop underscores the significance of the recent breakdown in negotiations over Portugal’s proposed labor law reforms, as employers and unions failed to reach an agreement. The … Read more