The labor reform project promoted by Javier Miley’s government will include 92 articles. What it includes and how it affects daily life
11/11/2025 – 10:00 am
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Labor lawyer Julian Diego He announced that the bill Labor reform promoted by Javier Miley’s government will include 92 items It will cover everything from the contracting system to the right to strike.
The specialist explained in statements to Asharq Al-Awsat that “separation of labor is the key to the new phase, and I have always stressed that this reform is necessary for the future of the country, because we must restore lost confidence.” Radio Miter.
De Diego emphasized that the central goal of the project is: Giving predictability to investments Promoting economic growth.
What does the new labor reform include?
The lawyer revealed that the initial text “Advance at full speed“Which he managed to reach Drafts of 92 articles. According to him, the initiative thinks “from initial employment to the right to strike,” and offers Dynamic salary concept A. suggests Update working hours To facilitate the call hour bank.
He pointed out that “it is a necessary update. Our labor contract law is half a century old and no longer responds to the needs of the modern world. This project seeks to oxygenate it and harmonize it with the models of more developed countries, remove administrative obstacles and adapt it to new technologies.”
Moreover, he confirmed it Participated in technical consultations While writing text.
What will the new working days be like?
Regarding the time system, De Diego explained this The basic structure has not been modified: the 8 or 9 hours a day and 48 per weekBut with the possibility of organizing hours more flexibly.
“The weekly rate is not changed, but a different distribution can be agreed upon with the union. For example, Days up to 12 hours “On certain days, there are longer rest periods on other days.”
He gave shopping center employees as an example: “If the largest influx of crowds occurs on weekends, they can work 12 hours on Saturday and Sunday, and then rest on Monday and Tuesday, when activity decreases.”
Bank of hours and leaves
About him hour bankThe lawyer noted that it is a method that has already existed in Argentina since 1991 and seeks to optimize working time according to the demand of each sector.
“If an employee works 12 hours for 4 consecutive days – equivalent to 48 hours a week – he must have Three full days of restHe explained. He also explained that The duty cycle will be measured at three-week intervalsThis will allow for a variety of working hours (12, 8, 6 or none) according to operational needs.
De Diego stressed that this scheme “can only be implemented with approval Collective bargaining agreementbetween the employer and union representation.”
He mentioned as an example the system used in Barrick miningWhere workers work 14 days in a row 12 hours Then they rest Between 7 and 10 full days.
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