Home » Legal developments » National legislation » Argentina: legislation being prepared to regulate telework Argentina: legislation being prepared to regulate telework Through . Published on 24 June 2020 à 12h15 - Update on 03 July 2020 à 14h57 Resources Once drafted by the Congress Labor Committee, the text (the necessity for which both government and opposition parties agree) could be examined during the next parliamentary session (still to be set). This initiative has government support and has seen its scheduling being fast-tracked due to the coronavirus crisis. As such the parliamentary committee has organized several hearings with the social partners to exchange on arrangements for framing this form of professional activity (working) and with the hope of reaching a consensus. In recent days, trade unions, employers’ representatives and the Ministry of Labor have set out their main lines of approach by way of videoconference, while Buenos Aires and its greater metropolitan area continue under lockdown until at least 28 June. The points at issue include respect for working time, the right to disconnect from work, potential additional costs from accident-at-work insurance cover, and the differences to be established between small and large companies. The potential for employers to cover internet connection, gas, and electricity costs was also put forward. According to the daily business publication El Cronista, teleworking would likely be on a voluntary basis, with a written record and the possibility of unilateral rejection ‘at any time’. This final repudiation element has been criticized by the Chamber of Commerce, which highlights the organizational problems that could arise. During the various presentations, the current legal vacuum regarding the use of telework and the need to address it was highlighted. Once passed, the law would set a framework that sectoral agreements could then adapt. An opinion from the parliamentary committee on the issue could be forthcoming by the end of week 22 June. Remote work regulations Need more info ? Contact mind's on-demand study service Which service do you want to contact :WritingCommercial serviceTechnical SupportFirst name Last name Organization Function email* Object of the message Your messagePhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Essentials Les dernières publications Supporting parenthood in the workplace: a win-win strategy Supporting employee carers: a CSR challenge Analyzes Les dernières publications Paternity leave: data observations from 41 countries EU: during H1 2022 five EU Member States have raised their minimum salary levels