A group of employers who form an organisation to protect their mutual interests before unions and the state.
An expression that refers to people who have a great deal of business initiative and creativity, who start up a type of activity that did not previously exist, who are highly imaginative and who do not necessarily have financial resources, financers.
All a country's inhabitants of working age.
A benefit available to people who have made contributions to cover the eventuality of unemployment for at least 360 days over the last 6 years and who are without a job for reasons beyond their control (dismissal, contract expiry, etc.). See Subsidi d'atur / Unemployment subsidy.
A series of measures implemented by the Social Security system for the purpose of anticipating, rectifying or overcoming certain unfortunate situations or specific requirements that usually result in a loss of earnings or excessive expenses for the people affected.
A sum of money with which a credit institution provides a customer in order for them to begin using it straight away. In exchange for the loan, the customer must pay Interessos / Interest and fees, up to a specified date (called the date of maturity) on which they must finish repaying the loan. The difference between a personal loan and Crèdit / Credit is that with a loan, the customer receives the full amount of money straight away, whereas with credit, the money is made available to them but they can decide whether or not to use it.
Before they begin a job, workers have to be trained on the prevention of hazards at work, and must be informed of the hazards present in their workplace and the preventative measures they are required to take. Employers must provide protective equipment and their employees are required to use it.
The range of products and services which financial institutions offer their customers.