Argentina
The table has been updated to reflect key 2026 developments in statutory annual leave across jurisdictions.
Updated to include additional information on temporary employment agency work in Argentina and Netherlands.
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the Labour Assistance Fund (FAL) provisions took effect on 1 June 2026, and the telework contract provisions will be repealed on 1 January 2027.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.
In June 2026, Argentina, British Columbia (Canada), France and Luxembourg increased their minimum wage rates.
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 May 2026, Turkey doubled the length of paternity leave from five to 10 days. 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.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to Argentina.