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The main pieces of legislation that protect employees from discrimination and govern the relationship between employers and employees are the Argentine Constitution and the Employment Contract Act.

Employees in Argentina are required to work a maximum of eight hours a day and 48 hours per week. Any time exceeding these hours will be classed as overtime, and as such, employees will receive a 50% pay supplement. Employees are entitled to paid annual leave, which will increase proportional to the duration of their employment. Employees who have worked for five years may take 21 days of paid leave whilst workers who have been employed for more than 20 years are entitled to 35 days of paid annual leave. 

Pregnant mothers may take 90 days of paid maternity leave, and fathers are entitled to 2 consecutive days of paid paternity leave. Social security withholdings cover funds relating to pensions, healthcare, and social services. Employees are also required to contribute an additional 17% to social security. Moreover, on September 1st, 2024, Argentina increased its minimum wage to ARS 268,056.50. (approx. $280)

In 2021 Argentina’s tax system became progressive. Today, as of 2024, a corporate income tax is applied at a rate of 25% and VAT sits at 19%. Reduced VAT rates may apply to certain services that contribute to the Argenitnian economy and company payroll tax in Argentina varies from five percent to 35%. When calculating payroll tax, companies will need to consider employment hours, payment distributions and deductions.