Argentina
The Labour Modernisation Law came into effect on 6 March 2026. However, the Labour Assistance Fund (FAL) provisions took effect on 1 June 2026, and the telework contract provisions will be repealed on 1 January 2027.
Further clarification has been added that statutory severance is the exclusive remedy for dismissal without cause, except in relation to criminal law matters.
The national minimum wage (SMVM) increased to ARS 367,800 from 1 June 2026, and the guide now includes further information on the benefits available under the new Registered Employment Promotion Regime.
The Modernisation Law (Law No. 27,802, commonly referred to as the “Labour Reform Bill” during the legislative process) has introduced important changes for trade unions and collective agreements.
The Modernisation Law (Law No. 27,802, commonly referred to as the “Labour Reform Bill” during the legislative process) has introduced important changes to maximum working hours, the working-time bank system, annual leave, part-time workers, temporary agency workers, remote workers, and the transfer of undertakings.
The Modernisation Law (Law No. 27,802, commonly referred to as the “Labour Reform Bill” during the legislative process) has introduced important changes to fixed-term contracts, contractual hours for part-time employees and changes to terms and conditions of employment.
In Turkey, maternity leave was extended from 16 to 24 weeks from 1 May 2026. In France, for children born on or after 1 January 2026, each parent (including mothers) is entitled to two months of supplementary birth leave, available from 1 July 2026.
Updated to include additional information on leave requirements in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Switzerland, UAE, UK and US.
Enhanced to include additional information on certain employer formalities or requirements regarding the registration of employees.
Updated to reflect changes to exemptions, victimisation and positive action, under the Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines (Bases Law).
HR practices and employment law in Argentina.