## [Portugal](/en/country/portugal) [Labour market info | EURES](https://eures.europa.eu/living-and-working/labour-market-information-europe/labour-market-information-portugal_en) Overview of the labour market in Portugal. [Living and working conditions | EURES](https://eures.europa.eu/living-and-working/living-and-working-conditions/living-and-working-conditions-portugal_en) Living and working conditions in Portugal. [National website on posting of workers | The ACT – Authority for Working Conditions](https://portal.act.gov.pt/Pages/Home.aspx) Official national website on the posting of workers. [Social security | European Commission](https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1125&langId=en) Benefits you are entitled to as a national of any EU country who moves to Portugal. [Find a job on EURES portal | EURES](https://europa.eu/eures/portal/jv-se/search?page=1&resultsPerPage=10&orderBy=BEST_MATCH&locationCodes=pt&lang=en) Open positions provided by the Public Employment Service in Portugal [Services for employers | EURES](https://eures.europa.eu/employers_en) Find all the available services for employers. ## Information on rights and reporting channels #### Reporting undeclared work [**Ministry of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security**](https://portal.act.gov.pt/Pages/Home.aspx) ✉ geral![at](/modules/contrib/spamspan/image.gif)act \[dot\] gov \[dot\] pt (geral\[at\]act\[dot\]gov\[dot\]pt) for General Reporting/Complaint #### Information on your rights and obligations [**Authority for Working Conditions (ACT)**](https://portal.act.gov.pt/Pages/Home.aspx) ## Free movement body (FMB) **Authority designated as free movement body - FMB** [(what are FMBs?)](https://www.ela.europa.eu/en/topics/free-movement-workers#fmbs): **Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum** AIMA guarantees the coordination of the different entities with the scope of application of Directive 2014/54/UE and also ensures contact with the European Commission and with equivalent entities of other Member States to cooperate and share relevant information. **Main areas of support** Provides information on EU free movement rights: - Coordinates the different players around Directive 2004-38-CE execution - Promotes independent inquiries - Promotes analysis concerning unjustified restrictions or obstacles to the right to free movement, any discrimination based on the nationality of workers of the European Union and members of their families. - Ensures the publication of independent reports - Presents recommendations on matters relating to potential restrictions, obstacles, or discriminatory practices. - Publishes relevant information regarding the application, in Portugal, of the European Union rules governing the free movement of persons **Who can contact this FMB to get assistance** Employers, national authorities, Solvit and YEA (Your Europe Advice), social partners **Working language** English; Spanish; Portuguese **Contact** - [Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum](https://aima.gov.pt/en) ## Latest news ### Portugal ![Week of Action temporary employment agencies](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_list_item_featured_2x/public/2026-08/woa%20temporary%20agents%20cover.png?itok=M7rArQ8e) [ELA coordinates first week of action dedicated to temporary employment agencies and other labour intermediaries](/en/news/ela-coordinates-first-week-action-dedicated-temporary-employment-agencies-and-other-labour) In June 2026, the European Labour Authority (ELA) coordinated its first week of action dedicated to temporary employment agencies and other labour intermediaries. In this targeted action, enforcement authorities from 14 EU Member States worked together to check 70 companies and almost 2800 workers. **Published date:** 14 August 2026 News ![EMPACT cover](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_list_item_featured_2x/public/2025-11/EMPACT_cover.png?itok=rMkDOJO9) [54 persons arrested in action against labour exploitation](/en/news/54-persons-arrested-action-against-labour-exploitation) 404 potential victims and 93 perpetrators identified during EMPACT Joint Action Days conducted by 32 countries across Europe **Published date:** 06 November 2025 News ![ELA-FRA new guide ](/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_list_item_featured_2x/public/2025-10/ELA-FRA%20new%20guide%20cover.jpeg?itok=HjjAQAhn) [New guide empowers workplace inspectors to combat labour exploitation in the EU](/en/news/new-guide-empowers-workplace-inspectors-combat-labour-exploitation-eu) **The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the European Labour Authority (ELA) have jointly launched a new practical guide to help workplace inspectors to identify and address labour exploitation. The guide will also help workers to claim and enjoy their rights across the European Union.** **Published date:** 10 October 2025 News [See all](https://www.ela.europa.eu/en/news?f%5B0%5D=country%3APT) - [Contact us](/en/contact/countries?service_id=904)