the 10 keys that will change employment and working conditions

The national government plans to reform the Employment Contract Law in 2026 with significant changes to holidays, payments, benefits and working conditions

12/17/2025 – 08:40

The government announced that the Labor reformIt will continue to be a central axis of its administration in 2026. Although there is still no exact date for its application, the project is already being analyzed in the Chamber of Deputies and aims to bring about significant changes in the conditions Work and in employment of employees and employers.

The government’s priorities in labor matters

Among the main objectives of the executive branch The extension of the working day, the possibility of sharing vacation and the reintroduction of benefits such as meal cards should be highlighted. In addition, the possibility of billing salaries via digital platforms such as Mercado Pago is being considered. among other changes.

The project was presented by the deputy Romina Diez, together with 14 colleagues from the block Advances in freedomamong them José Luis Espert and Gabriel Bornoroni, Head of the ruling bloc.

Employment contract: These are the fundamental changes

One of the central focuses of the reform is Employment contract law. The proposal aims to modernize regulations that have been in place for decades and adapt legislation to new working practices. The most relevant measures include:

1. Deadlines for challenging sanctions

A limit is set 30 days for employees to question sanctions imposed; After this period has expired, they are deemed to have been accepted.

2. New social benefits

To the list of Art. 103 to There are additional advantages, such as: Gym, club fees, cell phones and internet access for employees and families without incurring social security contributions.

3. Clearer salary receipts

Minimum requirements are set that must include salary receipts.

4. Homologation of changes in working conditions

Contractual changes can be approved by the relevant administrative authority, thereby avoiding future claims of unilateral imposition.

5. Storage of salary receipts

Receipts must be retained for the duration Prescription of work credits.

6. Shared vacation and coordination for weddings

Employees can split their vacation into multiple periods, with a at least 7 consecutive days. For couples who work at the same place, the break is guaranteed to be at the same time.

7. Payment in the event of illness

The project specifies that salaries associated with commissions will be calculated based on the last semester average to ensure that sick or injured workers do not receive less than they would have earned without the disability.