Work & Employment
Contracts, notice periods, salaries and your rights at work.
10 min read · Updated regularly
Documents you need
- Signed contract
- Diplomas & equivalence
- Social security number
Step-by-step process
- 1
Understand your contract
CDI (permanent) or CDD (fixed term), trial period, 13th month and collective agreements.
- 2
Know the salary basics
Salaries are indexed; the qualified minimum wage is higher than the unqualified one.
- 3
Track your leave
At least 26 days of paid annual leave plus public holidays.
- 4
Changing jobs
Inform the Immigration Directorate if you change employer during your first year.
Important tips
- •Register with ADEM if you become unemployed to keep your rights.
- •Ask for diploma recognition early if your role is regulated.