Employment and social security

Reporting a workplace accident to ACT

Article 111 of Portuguese Law 102/2009 requires reporting within 24 hours for fatal accidents or those showing serious physical injury. The time of the event and the signs of severity known at the time matter.

What to check in your case

We compare the incident description with the report sent and its delivery receipt. The notice to the insurer and the report to the inspectorate have separate recipients and purposes.

Documents for your defence

Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.

  • Timeline of the accident and first aid, without unrelated medical data
  • ACT report with proof of delivery and claim sent to the insurer

Legislation and official sources

Information checked on 7 November 2026.