Employment
ACT – Working Conditions Authority
Authority for Working Conditions (ACT). Check your labour rights, file complaints, and get information about contracts, holidays, wages and dismissals.
What you need before you start
- Cartão de Cidadão (Citizen Card) or Chave Móvel Digital
- Employer details (for complaints)
- Relevant employment documents (contract, payslips)
Step by step
Go to www.act.gov.pt
To consult information: browse the thematic areas (contracts, holidays, etc.)
To file a complaint: click 'Serviços Online' → 'Apresentar Queixa' (File Complaint)
Authenticate with CMD or Cartão de Cidadão
Fill in the form with the company details and employment situation
Describe the non-compliance situation in detail
Attach supporting documents (contract, payslips, emails, etc.)
Submit the complaint and wait for ACT to contact you (variable timeframe)
Tip: If in doubt, always contact the official service directly.
Ready to get started?
Go to ACT – Working Conditions AuthorityDisclaimer: This guide is for general informational purposes only. Information may have been updated. Always check the official website for binding and up-to-date information. This site is not affiliated with the Portuguese Government or any public entity.