Compulsory professional training in Portugal: what companies must comply with

Professional training is no longer an ‘extra’ in Portuguese companies. It is now a fundamental legal obligation, with a direct impact on labour compliance, business sustainability and the organisation’s reputation. The legal framework is clear: continuing education is a right of the employee and an obligation of the employer, with rules, deadlines, mandatory reporting, and…

Mandatory training beyond 40 hours: OHS, GDPR, equality and regulated sectors

When it comes to compulsory professional training, many companies still only think about the 40 hours stipulated in the Labour Code. However, the legal reality in Portugal is much more demanding. Currently, mandatory training extends to multiple critical areas related to safety, ethics, data protection, and public health, creating a true ecosystem of training compliance.…