Laboráveis

Laboráveis refers to a concept in Portuguese labor law concerning days that are considered working days. It is distinct from official public holidays or weekend days. A laborável day is essentially any day of the week that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or a designated public holiday. This distinction is important for calculating wages, determining overtime, and scheduling work.

The concept is crucial for understanding employment contracts and the legal framework surrounding work in Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Portugal and Brazil. When a contract or regulation refers to a number of working days, it is implied that these are laboráveis days, excluding rest days and holidays. This ensures clarity in contractual obligations and prevents disputes over compensation and working hours.

Understanding the specific public holidays that fall within a year is also essential for determining which days are laboráveis. These holidays can vary by region or municipality, adding another layer to the calculation. Therefore, laboráveis are the days on which normal work activities are expected to occur, forming the basis for the standard work week and the calculation of various labor rights and obligations.