Clear Legal Guidance for Employment in Portugal

Hiring, managing, or terminating employees in Portugal requires full compliance with complex labor laws and strict regulations. Whether you’re a business owner, HR professional, or an employee facing a workplace issue, Labroinha Law Office offers expert legal support in labor law in Lagos, Algarve. We help you navigate employment law with confidence — from drafting contracts to resolving disputes.

Trusted Employment Solicitors in the Algarve

We advise both employers and employees on their rights and obligations under Portuguese labor law. Our approach is practical, protective, and tailored to your situation — whether you’re a local company or an international business with staff in Portugal. Our labor law services include:

Drafting & Reviewing

Employment Contracts

We prepare or assess fixed-term, indefinite, and service provision contracts to ensure they comply with current labor regulations and protect your legal position.

Legal Support for

Compliance & HR Advisory

We help employers comply with labor laws, including health and safety regulations, working hours, salary requirements, remote work policies, and disciplinary procedures.

Guidance for

Termination & Severance

Whether it's a dismissal for just cause, collective layoff, or mutual agreement, we guide clients through legal termination processes while minimizing the risk of litigation.

Legal Support for

Employee Rights & Dispute Resolution

We assist employees facing harassment, unpaid wages, unfair dismissal, or contract breaches — providing legal representation in negotiations or labor court, if necessary.

Support for

Labor Inspections & Legal Defense

If your business is subject to a workplace inspection or labor-related fine, we offer immediate legal support and help you respond to the Labor Authority (ACT).

Cross-Border

Employment & Remote Work

We assist international companies hiring in Portugal and advise on contracts for digital nomads, remote employees, and service providers under Portuguese law.

Hiring or Working in Portugal? Here’s What to Know

At Labroinha Law Office, we understand the challenges foreigners face when dealing with the Portuguese legal system. That’s why we offer legal services in English ensuring that our international clients feel fully informed and protected.

Portuguese labor law is employee-friendly and heavily regulated. Whether you’re hiring staff, working remotely, or resolving a dispute, having legal advice from day one can help you avoid invalid or non-compliant contracts, prevent labor claims and avoidable penalties, handle terminations lawfully and respectfully, ensure a legally protected and ethical workplace

Why Work with Labroinha Law Office?

  • Based in Lagos, Algarve, with deep local knowledge
  • Over 5 years of experience in real estate law in Portugal
  • Personalized legal advice for individuals, families, and investors
  • Excellent reputation with clients worldwide
  • Fast, transparent, and trustworthy service

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