ARTICLE · 13 FEBRUARY 2024

Argentina's New President Issues Emergency Decree On Labour Matters

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In November 2023, the economist Javier Milei was elected as the new president of Argentina. He took office in December 2023. One of his first measures was to issue an emergency...

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Eduardo Juan Viñales (Bruchou & Funes de Rioja)

In November 2023, the economist Javier Milei was elected as the new president of Argentina. He took office in December 2023. One of his first measures was to issue an emergency decree that included a chapter dealing with labour issues.

Emergency decrees are issued under the provisions of the National Constitution and a specific law for urgent matters that allows the President to exercise legislative powers in extraordinary situations. The emergency decree is considered valid unless a special legislative commission rejects it.

The changes made by the emergency decree cover individual employment regulation and collective matters involving unions and regulating the right to strike in certain activities.

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