In Argentina, employees are entitled to various types of paid and unpaid leave:
Paid Leave
Maternity/Pregnancy Leave:
90 days total:
45 days before the expected date of birth
45 days after the birth
Paternity Leave (Second Parent):
2 days
Marriage Leave:
10 days
Bereavement Leave:
3 days for the death of a partner
1 day for the death of a brother
Exam Leave:
2 days per exam, up to a maximum of 10 days per year
Unpaid Leave
Child Care Leave:
Available to female employees with a child, after a minimum of 1 year of seniority. The leave can be from 3 to 6 months.
Military Service:
Leave for fulfilling mandatory military duties.
Performance of Elective Positions:
Leave for employees holding or running for elective positions in public office.
These provisions ensure employees can attend to personal, family, and civic responsibilities while balancing their work commitments.