According to article 111 of the Portuguese Labor Code, the probationary period corresponds to the initial period of performance of the employment contract, during which the parties assess whether it is worth continuing. How the probationary period works in Portugal During this period, the parties (employer and employee) assess whether or not they are interested in continuing the employment relationship. In other words, it's a time for the parties to get to know each other and decide whether or not it makes sense to continue the contract. For example, an employee ...