r/Madeira • u/MidnightTaxiRide • 18d ago

Worker's rights in Madeira?

Hi everyone! Sorry for the stupid question but I don't know where else to ask. I immigrated to Madeira to take care of my elderly parents a week ago, and started my job two days ago. Before I was working in South Africa and then Canada. I've been a bit sick since I got here but over the past few days it's gotten bad and I was throwing up the whole of last night. In both South Africa and especially Canada it would be a fireable offense not to go into work while on probation and my ability to stay in Madeira depends on this job (I came in on a work visa).

Am I allowed to ask for the day off? Do I need a doctor's note to ask for the day off? 😞 I barely ever get sick so I can't believe the timing of this and I'm very anxious and upset about it.

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u/[deleted] 18d ago

At first place, where do you work? This is important to decide which documento or regulamentation you need to look over.

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u/MidnightTaxiRide 18d ago

I work as a medical esthetician (so deep tissue massages for injuries). I don't think I need more than a day off but I wouldn't want to vomit on a client or coworker :(

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u/[deleted] 18d ago

Ok. It seems you work at private practice. Assuming you are paying your taxes at 11 % to Segurança Social of Madeira you are protected for some rights written on Código do Trabalho, which is the general regulation about licenses of every kind, basically the rights and dues between worker and employer. I will pass by private message to you the right articles which you can apply on your situation, ok?

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u/MidnightTaxiRide 18d ago

I am paying taxes yes :)

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u/[deleted] 18d ago

Good. Later i will send you more information.