Guides
Practical guides, templates and articles on domestic employment in Portugal.
Severance and Final Settlement for Domestic Workers in Portugal (2026)
Final settlement when ending a domestic employment contract in Portugal in 2026: unused holiday pay, pro-rata allowances, notice periods, and severance.
Declaring Variable Hours to Social Security in Portugal (2026)
How to declare variable domestic worker hours to Social Security in Portugal in 2026: converting hours to days, 30-hour minimums, deadlines, and rules.
Holiday Allowance for Part-Time Domestic Workers in Portugal (2026)
How part-time holiday allowance works in Portugal in 2026: why it equals a full month of salary, vacation days calculation, and first-year rules.
Salary Deductions for Domestic Worker Absences in Portugal (2026)
How to deduct salary for domestic worker absences in Portugal in 2026: hourly calculations for part-time, proportional daily rules, and paid vs unpaid leave.
Domestic Worker Minimum Wage Table in Portugal (2026)
2026 domestic worker salary table in Portugal: minimum wage by region, hourly part-time rates, allowances, and net pay after Social Security deductions.
Domestic Worker Rights in Portugal — 2026 Employer Guide
What a domestic worker in Portugal is entitled to in 2026: salary, hours, holidays, allowances, insurance and the two Social Security regimes.
Domestic Work Contract Template in Portugal (2026)
Domestic employment contract template for Portugal in 2026, explained clause by clause in English under Law No. 13/2023. Ready to print.
How Much Does a Full-Time Housekeeper or Nanny Cost in Portugal in 2026?
Real cost of employing a full-time domestic worker in Portugal in 2026: €920 salary, employer Social Security, compulsory insurance, and allowances.
How Much Does a Part-Time Cleaner or Nanny Cost in Portugal (2026)?
Cost of hiring a part-time cleaner or hourly maid in Portugal in 2026: calculations for 20h/week and hourly work with salary, Social Security, and insurance.