Governance
CITE (Comissão para a Igualdade no Trabalho e no Emprego)
The Commission for Equality in Labour and Employment, a key body responsible for promoting equality and investigating discrimination in the workplace.
Definition
CITE is a tripartite body in Portugal, comprising representatives of the government, employers' associations, and trade unions. Its mandate includes promoting equality and non-discrimination in employment, work, and vocational training, with a particular focus on gender equality. Under the equal pay legislation, CITE plays a crucial role in issuing opinions on alleged cases of gender-based pay discrimination, which can then trigger enforcement actions by the labour authority (ACT), acting as an expert advisory and investigative body.