I’m leaving my job
What you are owed, how much notice to give and what to do if you become unemployed.
Work it out
Next steps
- If you are the one leaving, give notice in writing and respect the notice period.
- If you lose your job through no choice of your own, ask your employer for the unemployment declaration (form RP 5044).
- Register with the IEFP (employment office) and apply for unemployment benefit on Segurança Social Direta within 90 days.
- Check the pro-rata holiday and Christmas pay on your last payslip.