Argentina Employment Guide

Argentina is in southern South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Chile to the west. It has abundant natural resources and diverse geographical environments, including the Pampas grasslands, the Andes Mountains and Patagonia. It has ~45 million people; its economy focuses on agriculture, animal husbandry, mining, manufacturing and services, with Buenos Aires (the capital) as the political, economic and cultural center. Argentina’s labor laws require written labor contracts, set a 48-hour standard workweek, and mandate employers to guarantee minimum wages, social insurance and paid leave. Dismissals must follow legal procedures and provide employees with compensation. The labor relations system is sound, but adjustments to salaries and benefits need attention amid high inflation.

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Currency

Argentine Peso (ARS)

Capital

Buenos Aires

Official language

Spanish

Salary Cycle

Monthly

Our Employment Guide in Argentina

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Optimizing the Employee Onboarding Process

A well-structured onboarding process is critical for integrating new hires efficiently. At SailGlobal, we have refined our onboarding to ensure it is both thorough and timely. The standard onboarding procedure is completed within six business days. To meet this timeline, all compliance documents, including the pre-employment medical check report and personal bank account details, must be submitted at least two days before the official start date.

Special Considerations for USD Payroll

For team members who receive their salary in US dollars, the onboarding timeline is extended to a maximum of 15 business days. This additional time is necessary to accommodate the longer processing duration typically required by banks to open a USD-denominated account, ensuring a seamless first payment experience.

Best Practices for a Smooth Transition

Drawing from global HR practices, we recommend that new employees initiate the document collection process as early as possible. For instance, a multinational tech firm we partnered with reduced onboarding delays by 30% by providing candidates with a pre-onboarding checklist one week in advance. Proactive communication is key to avoiding last-minute hurdles.

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