Paid Time Off (PTO) in Argentina is regulated by the Ley de Contrato de Trabajo (LCT). This law establishes mandatory vacation, sick leave, and holiday entitlements based on seniority and employment type. To ensure legal compliance and support employee well-being, employers must understand how PTO works in Argentina.
Get to know the core legal leave obligations in Argentina.
In Argentina, paid vacation is based on seniority. Employees get 14 to 35 calendar days per year, increasing with years of service. Vacation should generally be taken in one block, ideally between October and April, unless otherwise agreed.
Employers must provide up to 3 or 6 months of paid sick leave, depending on years of service. If the employee has dependents, these periods double. After this, the contract may be suspended, and ANSES may provide disability benefits.
Argentina recognizes 15 national public holidays, including Carnival, Malvinas Day, and Independence Day. Employees are entitled to these days off with full pay. If required to work, they must be paid double their regular wage.
Employers must grant vacation within the employee’s eligibility year. If they fail to do so, the leave does not expire, and the employer may be penalized. However, employees cannot defer or waive vacation time in exchange for extra pay, except in the case of termination.
Here’s how to ensure smooth leave management and full compliance.
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