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When a company changes an employee's job duties without notice, it's normal for doubts to arise regarding the legality of the decision, the limits of the employer's power, and the rights that can be exercised. A change in duties may seem like a simple internal reorganization, but it can also affect the professional category, remuneration, professional dignity, working hours, workplace, or even the stability of the employment relationship. In Portugal, a company cannot freely alter everything agreed upon in the employment contract. There are situations where some functional flexibility may exist, especially due to temporary company needs, but this change has limits. An online legal consultation allows for the analysis of the contract, the professional category, payslips, company communications, and to determine if the change is permissible. This article explains what to do when a company changes job duties without notice, what rights the employee may have, what precautions to take, and how online legal support can help to act safely under Portuguese law.