What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking bereavement leave in Argentina, and how is pay calculated?

In Argentina, supported employees are eligible for bereavement leave in the event of a death in their immediate family. The eligibility and process for bereavement leave require:

• 3 days of paid leave for the death of a spouse, common-law partner, child, or parent.
• 1 day of paid leave for the death of a sibling.

During bereavement leave, supported employees continue to receive their regular salary, calculated as their usual earnings. It is important for supported employees to inform their employer of the bereavement event as soon as possible to initiate the leave process.

What is the process and eligibility criteria for taking educational leave in Argentina, and how is pay calculated?

In Argentina, supported employees are eligible for special educational leave to prepare for and sit exams related to high school or university education. The eligibility criteria and process are as follows:

• Supported employees are entitled to 2 consecutive days of paid leave per exam, with a maximum allowance of 10 days per calendar year.
• To apply for educational leave, employees must register their vacation application on our Global Work Platform™ or send it via email.
• Before submitting a request, employees need to agree on their educational leave schedule with their manager.
• Velocity Global Argentina must be informed about the educational leave request to ensure proper processing.
• Requests must be submitted and reported before the start date and before the payroll cutoff date to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Employees are required to provide proof of the exam, such as a registration form or exam schedule, to validate their entitlement to educational leave.

It is important to note that, while there is no mandatory legal requirement for paid educational leave in Argentina for all workers, if an employer offers educational leave, the terms, including whether it is paid and the method of payment calculation, are determined by the employer.

What are the length, eligibility criteria, application rules, and pay calculation for marriage leave in Argentina?

In Argentina, supported employees are eligible for marriage leave under the following terms:

• Length of Leave: Supported employees are entitled to 10 calendar days of paid marriage leave.

• Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for marriage leave, the supported employee must be legally married. The employee must also provide a marriage certificate as evidence of the marriage.

• Application Rules: Supported employees should notify their intention to take marriage leave in advance to ensure proper arrangements are made.

• Pay Calculation: During the marriage leave, supported employees receive paid leave, maintaining their regular remuneration.