Expected Labour Law Changes in Chile

Trade unions rules

Major reforms regarding unions and collective bargaining procedures: Major reforms will affect collective bargaining processes, unions and strike action.

The key aspects are:

1. Employer anti-union conduct will become a strict liability matter not requiring proof of intention on the part of the employer. Fines for these breaches will be increased.
2. Some employees currently not entitled to bargain collectively will be able to do so.
3. No staff replacement is permitted during a strike.
4. Employers will no longer be able to extend the benefits of the collective agreements unilaterally (the union and, in some cases, the employee's written consent will be required).