How long is annual leave in Argentina?
In Argentina, employees are entitled to the following annual leave based on their years of service:
- For the first 5 years of service: 14 continuous vacation days.
- Between the 5th and 10th year of service: 21 continuous vacation days.
- Between the 11th and 20th year of service: 28 continuous vacation days.
- From the 21st year onwards: 35 continuous vacation days.
Employees must work for at least half of the working days in the calendar year to earn their full annual leave entitlement. Employees who do not meet this threshold are entitled to 1 vacation day for every 20 days of actual work. Additionally, employers must grant vacations between October 1 and April 30.
How is annual leave accrued in Argentina?
In Argentina, annual leave accrues based on an employee's seniority with their employer:
- Employees with up to 5 years of service are entitled to 14 calendar days of paid annual vacation.
- Employees with 5 to 10 years of service receive 21 calendar days.
- Employees with 10 to 20 years of service are entitled to 28 calendar days.
- Employees with more than 20 years of service receive 35 calendar days.
To earn the full annual leave entitlement, employees must work at least half of the working days in the calendar year. If an employee does not meet this requirement, they are entitled to 1 vacation day for every 20 days worked. Employers must grant the earned vacation between October 1 and April 30.
What is the carry-over policy for annual leave in Argentina?
In Argentina, an employee may carry over up to one-third of the annual leave entitlement from one calendar year to the next.
What is the process to request annual leave in Argentina?
Supported employees in Argentina must follow certain guidelines to request annual leave. The process is as follows:
- Supported employees should first reach an agreement with their manager about the vacation schedule before making a formal request.
- The vacation application must be registered through Pebl's Global Work Platform™ or sent via email.
- Employees must inform Pebl of the request to ensure it is processed correctly.
- Submit the request at least 30 days prior to the intended start date of the vacation.
- It is important to report the request before the payroll cutoff date to ensure accurate payroll processing.