How long is annual leave in Uruguay?

In Uruguay, employees receive 20 days of paid annual leave for each full calendar year of work. These vacation days must be taken in the year following the year they are earned.

Key points include:

• Saturdays are counted as vacation days.
• Sundays and holidays are excluded from vacation day counts.
• Employees receive an additional day of leave starting from the fifth year of service.
• An extra day is added every four years thereafter, up to a maximum of 25 days.

It is possible to divide the legally granted vacation days into two periods if agreed upon with the employees. However, one of the periods cannot be less than 10 days. Additionally, any extra vacation days granted by the company beyond the statutory 20 days per year can be divided into smaller periods.

How is annual leave accrued in Uruguay?

In Uruguay, annual leave accrues at a rate of 1.66 days per month. According to the Employee Handbook, if a supported employee has not worked a full calendar year, vacation days accrue proportionally to the amount of time worked within that year. The supported employee must use the accrued vacation days within the year following the one in which they were accrued.

What is the carry-over policy for annual leave in Uruguay?

Statutory vacations in Uruguay must be taken in the year following the year in which they are earned.

How is paid time off (PTO) calculated in Uruguay?

In Uruguay, paid time off (PTO) is calculated based on the guidelines provided in the Employee Handbook. An employee is entitled to receive their regular remuneration during their leave. Additionally, employees receive a 'vacation salary' which is equal to 100% of their daily wage. This means that when employees take annual leave, they receive twice their normal salary.

What is the process to request annual leave in Uruguay?

To request annual leave in Uruguay, supported employees must adhere to the following process:

• Agree on the vacation schedule with their manager prior to making a formal request.
• Register the vacation application through Velocity Global's Global Work Platform™ or send it via email.
• Notify Velocity Global Uruguay of the request for correct processing.
• Submit the request at least 30 days before the intended start date of the vacation.
• Ensure the request is reported before the payroll cutoff date for accurate payroll processing.

Is unlimited PTO an option in Uruguay, and how can it be accommodated?

In Uruguay, offering additional paid time off (PTO) is possible.