Buying vacation days: What can change for workers

New government proposal aims to give more freedom in managing rest time.

According to Notícias ao Minuto, the Government wants to allow Portuguese people to buy extra vacation days, providing more autonomy in personal and professional life.  

The proposal is part of the new Government program, submitted to the Assembly of the Republic, and aims to increase labor flexibility by worker initiative.

More freedom to choose when and how much to rest

According to the document, the measure provides for the possibility of purchasing vacation days, with a contractually defined limit between the worker and the employer entity.

In other words, you can negotiate with your company how many extra vacation days you can buy.

This proposal arises in the context of a broader review of labor legislation, with the aim of simplifying and streamlining the existing legal frameworks.  

Less rigidity, more competitiveness

According to the Executive, for an open economy like the Portuguese one, it is essential that companies are able to quickly respond to changes in the market and adapt their business models.

Therefore, it is considered necessary to reduce the rigidity of labor legislation, promoting a more competitive and attractive environment for foreign investment.

Balance between flexibility and stability.

Despite this greater flexibility, the Government emphasizes that labor legislation must continue to meet the needs of workers and their families.  

The goal is to ensure a balance between stable labor relations and the reconciliation of professional, family, and personal life. Learn more at this link.

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