At Almeida & Associados, we provide legal advisory services and legal representation to employers and employees, always focusing on conflict prevention, while maintaining the ability to resolve disputes when they arise.

We provide legal services tailored to the specific needs of each case, with a prior rigorous analysis and a legally framed solution proposal.

Services Provided:

Employment and Service Agreements

• Drafting and review of employment contracts, including open-ended contracts, fixed-term contracts, part-time contracts, and internship agreements.
• Drafting and review of service agreements.
• Preparation of the respective amendments and agreements required to meet the specific needs of each case.
• Drafting of termination agreements for employment contracts.

Remuneration and Employment Credits

• Clarification regarding duties and rights related to base salary, holiday and Christmas allowances, overtime, night work, training hours, and compensation arising from termination of the employment contract.

Employees’ Rights

• Clarification and defence of employees concerning their constitutionally guaranteed rights and those set out in the Labour Code, namely equal opportunities, parental leave, remote work, health and safety at work, holidays, absences and public holidays, mandatory training, and prohibition of harassment.

Disciplinary Proceedings

• Conducting disciplinary proceedings with a view to applying disciplinary sanctions to employees, including dismissal for just cause.
• Defence of employees in disciplinary proceedings, namely responses to statements of charges and submission of additional evidence.

Dismissals

• Advising and assisting companies at all stages of the procedures required for collective dismissals, dismissals due to unsuitability, or termination of position.

Work Accidents

• Representation of employees who are victims of work accidents, ensuring payment of compensation and other legal benefits.
• Legal support to companies in proceedings related to work accidents.

Legal Representation before Labour Courts

• Representation of employees and companies in declaratory and enforcement proceedings.