Bolivia Employment Guide

Bolivia Employment Guide

Bolivia, located in the heart of South America with a population of around 12 million, has an economy based on natural resources, including mining, natural gas, and agriculture. Major cities like La Paz and Santa Cruz are economic hubs. Employment in Bolivia is governed by the Labor Law, which covers contracts, working hours, minimum wage, social security, and employee benefits. Employers are required to comply with these regulations to ensure fair and legal labor practices. Key employment sectors include mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and services.

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Currency

Boliviano (BOB)

Capital

Sucre (constitutional) / La Paz (administrative)

Official language

Spanish

Salary Cycle

Monthly

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Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy

At SailGlobal, both full-time and part-time employees are entitled to a minimum of 15 working days of paid time off annually. The exact number of PTO days and the accrual rate are determined by the employee's length of service. To be eligible for annual leave, staff must complete a full 12 months of employment.

Public Holidays in Bolivia

Bolivia observes 10 national public holidays, along with one regional holiday that varies based on the employee's work location. If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observed on the following Monday.

The national public holidays include:

  1. New Year's Day
  2. Plurinational State Day
  3. Carnival (2 days)
  4. Good Friday
  5. Labor Day
  6. Corpus Christi
  7. Aymara New Year
  8. Independence Day
  9. All Saints' Day
  10. Christmas Day

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