SRS Legal Shots - State of Alert – Private-Sector Employees

The Employment and Social Security Department at SRS Legal analyses the impact of the declaration of a state of alert in mainland Portugal for 10 and 11 November, due to Storms Bruna and Charles, on labour relations in the private sector.

Although the closure of schools and non-essential public services has been ordered, no general closure of private companies has been decreed, nor has an exceptional scheme for justified absences to care for children been established. In this context, it is important to understand the implications for employers regarding the organisation of on-site and remote working, the management of absences, and their health and safety obligations towards employees.