Governance
Autoridade para as Condições do Trabalho (ACT)
The Portuguese labor inspection authority responsible for monitoring and enforcing labor laws, including equal pay.
Definition
The 'Autoridade para as Condições do Trabalho' (ACT), or Authority for Working Conditions, is the national labor inspection body in Portugal. Its responsibilities include monitoring compliance with labor legislation, identifying pay disparities through data analysis, notifying employers to submit Pay Gap Assessment Plans, and enforcing penalties for non-compliance with equal pay provisions. It works in conjunction with CITE on matters of pay discrimination.