The Law on the Employment Contract between the employer and the employee does not provide for any special legal formalities. At the same time, the conclusion of an agreement between the two parties in writing will determine the clarity of the employment agreement.
After concluding an employment contract, the employer must enter the data into a special “Labor Book”, which, in turn, is controlled by the Ministry of Labor of Argentina (MTA). When hiring an employee, the employer is not obliged to provide the employee with a copy of the employment application.
In the “Labor Book”, the employer enters full data on hired workers indicating personal data, marital status, information on salary, bonuses paid and the work or position performed. The employer must register the employee in the “Labor Book” within one month after the start of work. If the employer refuses to register the employee in the corporate “Labor Book”, the employee may demand financial compensation.
An employment contract is most often drawn up for an indefinite period with the possibility of subsequent extension, but at the same time special clarifications can be prescribed.
