Employment Law

Employment Contract in Argentina

We strongly recommend that you have a clear written employment contract for every employee in Argentina. These contracts should cover all relevant details such as compensation, working hours, etc., be written in Spanish, and use Argentine pesos.

Fixed Term

Indefinite

Argentina Working Hours

The normal working week in Argentina is 48 hours. Overtime shall be compensated at 150% to 200% of regular wages, depending on when the work is completed. Overtime hours must not exceed 30 hours per month.

Holiday Policy

Argentina Vacation

Paid vacation benefits for Argentinian employees depend on their number of years of service to their employer. The allowance starts at 14 days after six months of service and gradually increases to 35 days after 20 years of service.

Argentina Sick Leave

In Argentina, employees with less than five years of service are entitled to three months of paid leave. After five years, they are entitled to six months of paid leave.

Parental Leave in Argentina

Female employees in Argentina are entitled to 45 days of paid maternity leave before and after childbirth. Male employees are entitled to two days of paid paternity leave after the birth of a child.

Dismissal and Severance in Argentina

For employees who have worked in Argentina for less than five years, the employer must give 15 days' notice before terminating the contract. Employees with more than five years of service are entitled to two months' notice.

Argentinian Taxes

Employers and employees in Argentina are required to contribute a certain percentage of wages to various social funds.

Employers must pay:

• 17% pension
• Life insurance 0.5%
• Labor insurance premium 2.41%
• Health insurance 6%
• Family Allowance Fund between 4.44% and 5.56%

Employees must pay (subject to contribution limits):

• 11% pension contributions
• 3% goes to social services
• 3% for health insurance

Health Insurance in Argentina

Argentina has compulsory national health insurance. Some employers may also choose to provide additional private health insurance to their employees.

Salary and Benefits

Argentina’s Compensation Law

The minimum wage for a full-time employee in Argentina is 16,875 pesos per month.

Benefits Administration in Argentina

Employees in Argentina often expect benefits packages to be part of their employment agreement, so you may want to set up a benefits administration system when recruiting in the country. But setting up and administering a benefits system in Argentina can be complex, especially if you're unfamiliar with the country's unique regulations and procedures.

Remoly can help simplify this phase of your expansion in Argentina by providing tailor-made benefits administration outsourcing. Our experts will advise you on the best course of action and take care of the setup and administration of your benefits, helping you focus on the important work of your expansion in Argentina.