O contrato de trabalho tem de ser sempre escrito?

Nem todos os contratos de trabalho têm obrigatoriamente de ser reduzidos a escrito, mas a forma escrita é essencial em vários casos e recomendável para evitar dúvidas sobre funções, remuneração, horário, duração e demais condições acordadas.

Que cláusulas devo verificar antes de assinar um contrato de trabalho?

Devem ser analisadas cláusulas sobre funções, remuneração, horário, local de trabalho, duração do contrato, período experimental, exclusividade, confidencialidade, não concorrência, mobilidade e cessação do vínculo laboral.

O empregador pode alterar o contrato depois de assinado?

Algumas alterações podem exigir acordo entre trabalhador e entidade empregadora, sobretudo quando afetem elementos essenciais do contrato. A possibilidade de alteração depende da matéria em causa, da lei aplicável e do caso concreto.

O que é o período experimental?

O período experimental é a fase inicial do contrato em que ambas as partes podem avaliar a relação laboral. A sua duração e efeitos dependem do tipo de contrato, das funções exercidas e das regras legais aplicáveis.

Employment Contracts

Drafting, analysing and reviewing employment contracts with legal certainty.

An employment contract sets out the main rights and duties between employee and employer, including the role, remuneration, working hours, place of work, duration of the employment relationship, probationary period, confidentiality and other essential terms. We assist with the analysis and preparation of employment contracts, seeking to prevent risks, clarify obligations and ensure that the document complies with the applicable law. We also support matters involving contractual amendments, addenda, specific clauses and questions about the effects of the contract on the employment relationship.

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Areas of practice

We assist in different situations relating to employment contracts, seeking to ensure clarity, legal compliance and the protection of the parties’ rights.

Legal support at every stage

We support the client from the initial analysis of the employment terms through to the drafting, review or negotiation of the employment contract.

Analysis of contractual terms

We assess the role, remuneration, working hours, place of work, contract duration and other essential terms

Drafting and reviewing the contract

We prepare or review employment contracts to ensure clarity, legal certainty and compliance with the law.

Negotiation of specific clauses

We analyse and negotiate clauses relating to confidentiality, exclusivity, non-compete restrictions, mobility or other sensitive matters.

Support with contractual amendments

We assist with addenda, changes of role, alterations to working hours, place of work or other amendments to the employment relationship.

Frequently asked questions

We clarify some of the most frequently asked questions about employment contracts, contractual clauses, probationary periods and changes to employment conditions.

Does an employment contract always have to be in writing?

Not all employment contracts must necessarily be made in writing, but written form is essential in several cases and is advisable to avoid doubts about duties, remuneration, working hours, duration and other agreed terms.

Which clauses should I check before signing an employment contract?

Clauses concerning duties, remuneration, working hours, place of work, contract duration, probationary period, exclusivity, confidentiality, non-compete obligations, mobility and termination of the employment relationship should be reviewed.

Can the employer change the contract after it has been signed?

Some changes may require agreement between the employee and the employer, especially where they affect essential terms of the contract. Whether a change is possible depends on the matter in question, the applicable law and the specific circumstances.

What is the probationary period?

The probationary period is the initial stage of the contract during which both parties may assess the employment relationship. Its duration and effects depend on the type of contract, the duties performed and the applicable legal rules.

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