Glossary

teletrabalho

Published 8 November 2026, 22:44
teletrabalho (remote work as an employee)

Work under an employment contract done not in the office but wherever has been agreed — most often at home. It requires a written agreement; the employer provides the equipment or reimburses its cost, including electricity and internet (Código do Trabalho, articles 165–⁠171).

Where you come across it. Employment contracts for office and IT jobs.
Up to €1 per day of remote work can be reimbursed free of tax and contributions (Portaria n.º 292-A/2023).