Regulation Of The Teleworking Law

• Published date: 23 February 2021
• Subject Matter: Employment and HR, Contract of Employment, Health & Safety
• Law Firm: Marval O'Farrell & Mairal
• Author: Mr Diego Kelly and Walter Ma'ko

On January 20, Executive Decree No. 27/2021 (the Decree) approving the regulation of Law No. 27,555 on the legal framework applicable to Teleworking Labor Contracts (the "Teleworking Law") was published in the Official Gazette. The law undergoing regulation had been published in the Official Gazette on August 14, 2020 and consists of 19 sections.

The Executive Branch regulated 11 of those 19 sections, including provisions on cases not governed by the "Teleworking Law"; the right to digital disconnection; conditions under which caretaking tasks may be performed by teleworking individuals; limits and conditions for reversal; how work tools are to be provided and expenses reimbursed...