Report from Argentina: labour law

Article Abstract:

The structure of labor-relations regulations in Argentina is currently undergoing consistent changes to reduce labor expenses. Among the prominent new laws recently passed are Law No. 24557, which encompasses prevention of and compensation for labor-related accidents Law No. 24241 or the Retirement Benefits System, and Employment Law No. 24013 promotes employment by creating four types of fixed-term employment contract. Other developments include reforms in the health-care system as accommodated under Decree No. 1141/96, and the introduction of 60 AMPO Ceiling regarding computation of employees and employers' contributions.

Employee Benefits & Services, Labor Relations, Human resource management, Economic policy, Argentina, Employee benefits

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Looking after employee interests

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Portugal maintains labor regulations, such as the Civil Code and the Constitution of the Portugese Republic, that strengthen legal regulatory working practices in the country. With regards to Decree Law No. 21/96, employers are required to give employees one day off per week. The law also allows workers to have a complementary day off. The Decree Law No. 49/408, on the other hand, requires the creation of a work contract that contains the obligations that the two parties must fulfill as well as the salary and the nature of work being offered.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Labor Regulation & Services, Portugal, Labor policy, Workers

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Labour law: impact on employers and employees

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The labour laws of Belgium are geared towards the protection of employees through collective bargaining agreements, employment contract, working rules and normal practice. Elected members of and candidates for the works councils, union representatives and pregnant women are considered protected employees. Belgian law also provides for collective dismissals and company closures.

Usage, Belgium, Labor contracts, Collective labor agreements

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