Companies reported 375 collective redundancies by July, representing an increase of about 13% compared to the same period last year. The data was released by the Directorate-General for Employment and Labour Relations, revealing a growing trend in collective termination of employment contracts.
This figure represents the highest recorded since 2020, indicating a significant acceleration in labour reorganization processes by national companies. The 13% increase compared to the same period last year reflects an intensification of restructuring in the Portuguese labour market.
DGERT, as the body responsible for monitoring labour relations, is the official source of these statistical data. The figures now known suggest that the business fabric faces growing challenges that lead to workforce reduction through formal collective dismissal processes.
